Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsGlycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina at true scale

C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563 at true scale

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$550

lowest

$675

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$675
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm wearability and the unique dial crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a compelling piece of history. Sources highlight the dial's one-of-a-kind patina, transforming what might otherwise be an unappealing raw aluminum finish. The watch features a sandblasted stainless steel case, a rounded sapphire crystal, and Super-LumiNova on its hands and indices. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, and it retails for USD 550. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina highly for its historical significance and unique dial at its price point.

Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563 for its exceptional thinness, comfortable wearability due to inward-bending lugs, and accuracy comparable to higher-end Swiss watches, all at a strong value. Some owners note inconsistent power reserve and subpar lume that is difficult to read in low light, while one owner found the bracelet quality to be lacking. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0563 highly for its slim profile, accuracy, and excellent value.