Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559vsMelbourne Watch Company Melbourne Day/Date

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Measurements
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Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559

Melbourne Day/Date
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$360
lowest
$738
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559 for its excellent value, rugged build, and impressive finishing. The watch is frequently cited for its thin profile, with multiple sources noting its 10.4mm thickness, and its PVD coating is reported to hold up exceptionally well even after years of hard use. Some owners find the bracelet quality to be lacking and recommend strap changes for improved comfort, while others consider the bracelets among the best they have experienced. Lume performance is a point of contention, with some finding it sub-par and others comparing it favorably to Seiko's SKX007. Accuracy is generally considered good, with one owner noting it outperformed other watches after rough use, though one source mentioned an inconsistent power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0559 highly for its durable construction and exceptional value proposition.
Owners praise the Melbourne Watch Company Melbourne Day/Date's layered ceramic dial with horizontal stripes and the embossed caseback. One owner found the build solid and favorably comparable to a Tissot, noting it was not too heavy. Another owner reported imperfect hand alignment and sold the watch due to magnetization issues. The crocodile strap was also a point of dislike for one owner.
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