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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT for its refined feel and sleek wearability, with many noting its thin profile and downward-curving lugs contribute to comfort. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its exceptional value and solid build quality. Some owners report the lume is sub-par, and one noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner achieving +1 second per day after regulation, while another found the stock beat error acceptable for the price. The power reserve can be inconsistent, and the lack of a date cyclops is a minor drawback for some. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMT highly for its impressive thinness and refined aesthetic at its price point.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$1,083
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