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Glycine Combat Sub Sport GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Combat Sub Sport GMT
GlycineCombat Sub Sport GMT
MSRP $1,295
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport GMT42mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport GMT
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport GMT$1,295
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
11mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Rose Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
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
$279

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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 DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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