Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0284vsOrient Bambino Version 1

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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 GL0284 at true scale

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0284

Orient Bambino Version 1 at true scale

Bambino Version 1

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$515

$255

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6724
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$255
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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 GL0284

Owners widely report the 43mm case size of the Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0284 wears large, with some finding it comparable to other 43mm watches but acknowledging it can feel bigger. However, one owner notes its surprising wearability due to a thin case profile under 10mm. The Glycine Combat 6 Classic is considered a good value, with one owner highlighting its automatic Sellita SW200 movement, sapphire crystal, display back, Swiss Made quality, and lume as exceptional for the price. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0284 well for its value and features, though its 43mm case size is a point of contention for wearability.

Orient Bambino Version 1

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 1 as an exceptional value automatic dress watch with a timeless aesthetic, particularly appreciating its quality for under $150. Reviewers and owners consistently flag its smart, quintessential dress watch look and excellent timekeeping, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. Some owners note the stock straps are not to their taste, and one reviewer describes the winding motion as a little rough. A few owners find the size slightly large for a dress watch, and one found the rotor noise and size bothersome enough to sell it. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 1 highly for its smart aesthetic and exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Orient Bambino Version 1's classic dress watch aesthetic, highlighted by its domed crystal and dial, is a key strength. The watch offers strong value at its price point. The mineral crystal is a noted weakness compared to sapphire.