Glycine CombatvsOrient Sports 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

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Diameter

40mm

43.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$240

lowest

$745

Movement

Automatic

Orient F6724

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.6mm
Thickness
11.15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$745
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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.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.