Glycine Combat Field GL0565vsVero Watch Company Meridian

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0565 for its thin 10.4mm case, perfect proportions, and unique aesthetic, with one owner noting its PVD coating remained nearly flawless after three years of hard use. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume, though one owner found the lume comparable to Seiko's SKX-007. Accuracy is noted as superior to other automatics under $400, and the movement feel is also praised. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0565 highly for its exceptional build quality, finishing, and value.

The Vero Watch Company Meridian is praised as a fun, versatile summer/adventure watch with a vintage racing look and a thin profile. Its 38mm case, 100m water resistance, and legible dial are highlighted as great features, though the lack of a minute track means precise time setting between five-minute intervals is not possible. Reviewers note the Sellita SW210-1 manual movement is well-decorated and regulated to ±5 seconds per day, with the brand offering a 10-year warranty. The watch is priced at $795 USD, and while the case contour and integrated strap are considered its best characteristics, the dial design is seen by one reviewer as uninspiring. The included rivet-link bracelet's lack of taper and polished ends were not to one reviewer's aesthetic taste. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vero Watch Company Meridian highly for its vintage racing aesthetic and thin, wearable 38mm case.