Glycine Combat Field GL0583vsMelbourne Watch Company Portsea

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Measurements
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Combat Field GL0583

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
The layered dial execution and blued hands are praised. The price point is considered a weakness.
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