Glycine CombatvsHeimdallr Gold PVD Diver

Gold PVD Diver
HeimdallrGold PVD Diver

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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 Gold PVD Diver at true scale

Gold PVD Diver

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$240

$185

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Hangzhou 2553A

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.15mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel, PVD black

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hangzhou 2553A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$185
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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 Gold PVD Diver

The Heimdallr Gold PVD Dive Watch is widely praised for its value, with owners citing a $159 price point and a quality feel that rivals watches costing significantly more. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sapphire crystal, hacking and hand-winding Hangzhou 2553A movement, and improved bracelet. The dial color saturation is noted as a close match to premium alternatives, and accuracy within 2 seconds per week is reported by one owner. However, some owners find the watch uncomfortable due to its weight and sharp edges, and the gold PVD coating scratches easily. There are also isolated reports of the movement stopping, a cross-threaded case back, and poor bezel action. Overall, owners rate the Heimdallr Gold PVD Dive Watch highly for its impressive build quality and finishing at an accessible price.