Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109vsOrient Elegant Classic

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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.

Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109 at true scale

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109

Orient Elegant Classic at true scale

Elegant Classic

Diameter

43mm

38.7mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$515

lowest

$1,090

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
38.7mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$1,090
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Reviews

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

Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109

Owners widely report the Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109 wears large for its 43mm case, with some finding it too big while others feel it wears closer to 40mm or comfortably due to its thinness. One owner considers it a steal at its price, praising its Sellita SW200 automatic movement, sapphire crystal, display back, Swiss Made quality, and lume. Opinions on value are split, with one owner finding it reasonable but not great, while another calls it a steal. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0109 highly for its value and features, despite some concerns about its large case size.

Orient Elegant Classic

Owners widely praise the Orient Elegant Classic for its elegant design, featuring a textured dial with slender Roman numerals and well-executed blued hands. It is considered a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, with many calling it the most elegant dress watch under $500 and excellent value. One owner notes the dial finishing is superior to the Tissot Le Locle. The 38.7mm case with a 45.8mm lug-to-lug length is deemed suitable for smaller wrists. Some find the gold tone less convincing than solid-gold alternatives, and the included strap is considered subpar. Overall, owners rate the Orient Elegant Classic highly for its refined dial and elegant design at its price point.