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.

Glycine Combat at true scale

Combat

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.15mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9100
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$779
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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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton

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.