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Glycine Combat SubvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $895
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub40mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Combat Sub$895
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
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
Steel
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
515
Ronda 515 GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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