Glycine Combat Classic GL0455vsTissot Gentleman

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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 Combat Classic GL0455 at true scale

Combat Classic GL0455

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$950

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$950
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Classic GL0455

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0455 as a versatile quasi-field watch with a cream dial that pairs well with various straps, and some consider Glycine the best value Swiss brand for its heritage and automatic movements. The 43mm case size is noted by some owners as potentially wearing large, even compared to other 43mm watches, and may be a drawback for those preferring smaller timepieces. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Classic 43mm Automatic Watch GL0455 highly for its value proposition and versatile design.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing that appears a tier above its price point. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently highlighted for its 80-hour power reserve and reliability, with some models featuring a silicon balance spring. Owners appreciate its comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of the 40mm size being ideal for most wrists and the 38mm variant being a "Goldilocks" size. The dial's sunburst and pyramidal finishes are noted for how they interact with light, and its build quality is often compared favorably to more expensive alternatives. Some owners desire a smaller 36-38mm size, and one reviewer found the "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its refined aesthetics and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.