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Glycine Combat Sub BronzevsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Combat Sub Bronze
GlycineCombat Sub Bronze
MSRP $1,650
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Bronze200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$485

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its beautiful and unique patina development, comfortable thin 10mm case, and extraordinary lume. The watch is considered a fun and good value at its price point, with a cool bezel insert and a surprisingly accurate movement. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, while opinions are split on the dial's gradient, with some appreciating its changing appearance and others disliking it. One owner notes the crown can be slightly difficult to screw down. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its attractive bronze patina and slim, comfortable wearability at an accessible price.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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