Additionally, the GL224 Swiss automatic movement is not used in all of the Combat Sub watches. The timepieces in this collection can be classified into three different categories, each with its own type of movement: You never want anything to go wrong when purchasing something as important as your perfect timepiece. With that in mind, we’ve made you a brief list of tips and things you need to take note of when buying a watch: The Swiss ETA 2824 automatic movement powers most of the timepieces in this collection. Others refer to this movement as the GL224 Swiss automatic movement. It is a high-performing calibre movement that has been proven to have high accuracy and reliability. One added advantage of the 2824 automatic movement is that it is a popular one, used by many brands for their watches. So, if by any chance something goes wrong with your movement, it is extremely easy to find an experienced watchmaker capable of fixing your 2824 automatic movement.

The landscape of modern dive watch design is a crowded one. It’s such a popular genre that most manufacturers have at least one example in their lineup. Many brands try hard to present something different, something to make their watch more compelling than the competition, and some go the homage route. While the watch in review today is not revolutionary in design or specifications, I very much feel that the attention given to this one makes it stand out head and shoulders above many other good dive watches. Drilled lugs are a great feature on this watch as well, as is the crown size- large enough to feel substantial, but not too large for the watch’s svelte profile. The crown guards likewise are nicely swept and beveled on top, coming almost to points and providing protection without adding visual bulk. The thin golden crown of the Glycine Combat Sub bears the logo of the brand. It is built to provide additional protection to the watch, which is great if you regularly go out for outdoor activities, as it can withstand greater impacts. Bezel

We’ll begin this review with the external, physical aspects of the watch, starting with dimensions (measured by myself with digital calipers). A date window sits at 3:00 and is perfectly color-matched to the dial. The handset is well lumed, simple, and legible, and I like the bit of flare with the boxy second hand. Lume on this watch is excellent; not Seiko-flashlight-like, but more than adequate throughout an entire night. The Movement Powering the watch is of course the classic, reliable Swiss ETA 2824 automatic movement, although Glycine refers to it as the GL224. Not much needs to be said about these movements; they are tough, refined, and capable of excellent accuracy. When I bought my Combat Sub it was keeping time at +20 spd, which is within spec and not terrible, but with a bit of easy regulation (done by myself- my first time opening up an automatic watch) it keeps time consistently at +6spd. In the past few years, the Glycine Combat Sub has become one of the most in-demand watches on the market. Since its release in 2016, it has become one of Glycine’s top collections, with unique features and excellent craftsmanship that enables it to remain competitive in the crowded dive watch market.

The Glycine Combat Sub 48 models are the newest additions to this collection. The watches below are also powered by the highly precise GL224 Swiss automatic movement: Glycine has explored an assortment of different colour combinations in their watches to come up with a wide range of options for the Combat Sub. Whether it’s the Combat Sub’s straps, bezels, or dials, you will have an array of choices that you can customise to create with your perfect watch. Here are the colour choices offered: Something that always jumps out at me about this watch is how clear and legible it is, and some of this is due to the completely flat AR-coated (inside) sapphire crystal, as with no curves at the edges and no dome reflections it’s almost completely invisible even from sharp angles. While I like a domed crystal as much as anyone, I think the flat crystal on this watch is a great decision. The dial itself is a lovely matte gray, with a 24 hour scale inside the lumed indices. The Combat Sub primarily features a three-linked stainless steel bracelet with a slightly curved shape. The typical micro-adjustments can be found on the clasp, along with milling, signed, push-button clasp to help it fit on anyone’s wrist well. The bracelet measures about 20mm to 22mm in length. That being said, the Combat Sub offers a wide variety of straps that come in different materials and colours, so you can simply select a different style according to your desired preferences.

Final Thoughts

Additionally, the Combat Sub offers three layers of anti-reflection coating on its sapphire crystal. This is a serious edge over other brands since the Combat Sub’s sapphire crystal is well built with no curved or dome reflections even at sharp angles, making for excellent readability. WATCHES.AG is rated for the fourth consecutive year with an excellent credit standing. The Bisnode credit certificate honors companies for a stable economic enterprise situation.