Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GPvsGlycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

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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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP at true scale

Ascari Grand Prix GP

Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$295

lowest

$420

Movement

Seiko VK64

Ronda 5040.D

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Ronda 5040.D
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
13
Complications
None
Date, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$420
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Reviews

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Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP

Owners widely report significant shipping delays and poor quality control issues with Filippo Loreti watches, with some stating the brand is overpriced for its components and marketing. Some owners find the watches beautiful and appreciate the unique designs and decent quality for the price, with helpful customer service and no issues daily-ing their watches for years. However, other owners report watches stopping working within a year and suggest they are fashion brands with cheaply produced movements, with complaints about being "overpriced crap" and a "scam." On balance, the consensus among owners is that Filippo Loreti watches are a risky purchase due to widespread quality and customer service concerns, despite some appreciating their aesthetic appeal.

Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport for its exceptional value, noting its high quality finishing, sharp printings, and solid build for its price point, with many highlighting its thinness and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs. Some owners find the "COMBAT" text on the dial undesirable, and opinions are split on the gold accents, with some appreciating their dressy appeal and others finding them unnecessary. One owner flags the date window placement bisecting the 4 o'clock marker as a design flaw, while another finds it acceptable due to its alignment with the lower crown. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at a compelling price.

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