Glycine Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297vsOrient 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 GL0297 at true scale

Men's Combat 6 Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0297

Orient Bambino Version 1 at true scale

Bambino Version 1

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$515

$255

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Water Resistance
0m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
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 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 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.