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Glycine Combat SubvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $895
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub40mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Combat Sub$895
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11.15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
515
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$299

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources highlighting its sub-11mm case height and comfortable wearability, even on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its unique, non-homage aesthetic, refined finishing, and excellent value for money. Specific positive notes include a buttery smooth bezel action, tasteful indices, crisp font, and a matching date wheel. Accuracy is reported to rival COSC standards by one owner, and durability is noted as exceptional. However, some owners report inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light. On balance, owners and community members rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its slim profile and unique design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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