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Formex Field AutomaticvsGlycine Combat Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Combat Classic43mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Combat Classic38h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Combat Classic50m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Combat Classic$1,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Gold
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$1,550
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