Glycine CombatvsManufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton

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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.

Combat

Multimatic Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
13.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
MSRP
$240
lowest
$779
Movement
Automatic
Miyota 9100
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise Manufaktur Waldhoff watches for their quality, with one owner stating their Multimatic is top-notch and comparable to Swiss-made watches. The watch's dial is described as having a "pinball effect on the eyes," and some owners feel the Multimatic is of better quality than other models. One owner notes the lack of a German website for the manufacture and expresses concern about Chinese manufacturing at its price point, suggesting the price may be high compared to watches with similar movements found elsewhere. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton highly for its perceived quality and striking dial design, despite some concerns about its price and manufacturing origin.
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