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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,650
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
10.45mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$3,550

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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