Glycine CombatvsHeimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver

Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver
HeimdallrSharkey Mini Turtle Diver

Ref. heimdallr-automatic-mens-diver-watch·MSRP $149

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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 at true scale

Combat

Heimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver at true scale

Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver

Diameter

40mm

45.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.7mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$240

$149

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Hangzhou 2553A

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45.5mm
Thickness
11.15mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hangzhou 2553A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$149
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch for its quality feel, good finishing, and sapphire crystal, noting its comfortable bracelet and excellent value, especially given its Swiss-made origin. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sleek, thin profile and well-executed dial layout that avoids clutter. One owner finds it a great, reliable quartz daily watch for the price, though they dislike the Mercedes hands. Another owner suggests the unique yellow dial variant justifies a higher price point. The Glycine Combat Quartz 40mm Watch is considered a well-styled watch with great heritage, a solid purchase despite the brand's acquisition. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch highly for its quality finishing and value at the price point.

Heimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle Diver

Owners widely praise the Heimdallr SHARKEY Mini Turtle Dive Watch for its excellent finishing and surprising reliability, with many noting its good wearability and comfortable fit for its 45.5mm case size. The lume is generally considered strong, and the included rubber strap is well-regarded, with some owners opting to keep it. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day and another seeing +-2 seconds per day, while one owner experienced losing a couple of minutes daily with poor lume. The bezel action is described as not as refined as higher-end watches, and one owner noted a slightly misaligned bezel. Overall, owners rate the Heimdallr SHARKEY Mini Turtle Dive Watch highly for its value, build quality, and satisfying Turtle-style aesthetic.