Glycine Combat Field GL0581vsTimefactors PRS-29A
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Measurements
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Combat Field GL0581
PRS-29A
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.1mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$1,400
$544
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2801-2
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581 for its value and wearability, with some noting it runs accurately at +3 seconds per day. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, though many find the watch to be a versatile "strap monster." On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0581 highly for its excellent value and adaptability to different straps.
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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