Glycine CombatvsMKII Stingray II

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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

MKII Stingray II at true scale

Stingray II

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.5mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$240

n/a

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NE15

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.15mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Arclite Super LumiNova (green emission)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NE15
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
n/a
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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.

MKII Stingray II

The MKII Stingray II is widely praised for its utilitarian design, smooth bezel action, and excellent legibility with a matte dial and sword hands. Owners appreciate the wearable 40mm sandblasted case, though its 14.7mm thickness is noted as substantial for the size. Accuracy is a point of divergence, with one owner reporting degradation from +/- 15-30 seconds per day to -30-40 seconds per day, while another source does not specify accuracy. The 4:30 date window is a common point of contention among reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Stingray II highly for its robust design and legibility at the price.