Glycine Combat Field GL0569vsTimefactors PRS-29A
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Measurements
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Combat Field GL0569
PRS-29A
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.1mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$675
$544
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2801-2
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569 for its build quality, accuracy, and value, with reviewers noting its thin and well-proportioned case. One owner flags sub-par lume and inconsistent power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0569 highly for its quality and value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value and craftsmanship, noting its classic design, 36mm case size, and manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement. Community members highlight its anti-magnetic properties and 100m water resistance, with some finding it a functional piece of watchmaking history and a great grab-and-go beater. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another desires a screw-down crown for improved water resistance. Criticisms also include poor lume and an uncomfortable OEM NATO strap, though one owner specifically praises the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its compact size and value as a military/field watch.
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