Glycine Combat Field GL0583vsMelbourne Watch Company Portsea

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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 Field GL0583 at true scale

Combat Field GL0583

Melbourne Watch Company Portsea at true scale

Portsea

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$360

lowest

$597

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9122

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$597
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Field GL0583

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583 for its excellent finishing and wearability, with some noting its accuracy and reliable Sellita SW200 movement is comparable to other respected brands. One owner finds the "COMBAT" text on the dial unappealing. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583 highly for its impressive finishing and value.

Melbourne Watch Company Portsea

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Portsea for its unique, layered dial and triple calendar complication, offering significant charm and value for its price point. Reviewers highlight the 40mm rose gold-toned case as well-proportioned and the overall construction as quality. Some owners find the Miyota movement's rotor audibly loud, and one reviewer notes slight bleeding in the dial printing. The stock strap is frequently criticized as poor, and the case thickness and tall lugs are points of contention for wearability on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Melbourne Watch Company Portsea highly for its intricate dial design and triple calendar complication at an accessible price.

From video reviewers

The layered dial execution and blued hands are praised. The price point is considered a weakness.

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