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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
11mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

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
$399

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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.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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