Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297vsOrient Symphony III

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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 GL0297 at true scale

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297

Orient Symphony III at true scale

Symphony III

Diameter

43mm

41.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$515

$240

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6722

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.6mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
0m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6722
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
$240
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297

Owners widely report the 43mm Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297 wears larger than its dimensions suggest, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists, while others feel it wears closer to 40mm or wears well due to its thinness. One owner praises the automatic movement, sapphire crystal, display back, Swiss Made quality, stainless steel construction, and lume, while others suggest it offers reasonable, but not exceptional, value for the price. Overall, owners find the Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297 to be a good value proposition, with its thin case and quality construction being key selling points.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its value, classic design with modern touches, and elegant dial, noting its sub-$150 price tag and polished case make it appear more expensive. Some owners find the all-silver model feminine and suggest a darker dial, while others describe the included bracelet as flimsy and recommend aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of contention, with one owner reporting significant gains of up to 83 seconds in 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its dressy aesthetic and perceived value, despite some reservations about the bracelet and timekeeping consistency.

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