Glycine CombatvsIslander Republic Traveler GMT with Blue Dial

Republic Traveler GMT with Blue Dial
IslanderRepublic Traveler GMT with Blue Dial

Ref. islander-republic-traveler-gmt-watch-with-blue-dial-isl-238·MSRP $595

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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

Islander Republic Traveler GMT with Blue Dial at true scale

Republic Traveler GMT with Blue Dial

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$240

lowest

$595

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9075

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.15mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
40mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9075
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$595
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Reviews

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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.

Islander Republic Traveler GMT with Blue Dial

The Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Blue Dial #ISL-238 is widely praised for its excellent finishing and timekeeping, with one owner reporting it outperforms all other automatics in their collection. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its true GMT functionality, featuring an independently adjustable local hour hand that is favorably compared to other GMT watches. Overall, owners rate the Islander Republic Traveler GMT Watch with Blue Dial #ISL-238 highly for its excellent finishing and true GMT functionality at its price point.

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