Glycine CombatvsSTEELDIVE SD1928M

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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

STEELDIVE SD1928M at true scale

SD1928M

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$240

$119

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$119
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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.

STEELDIVE SD1928M

Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1928M as an amazing value, with one owner confirming its performance down to 100 meters underwater. The 39mm case is noted as an automatic option for those seeking a Hamilton Khaki Murph homage. One owner reported a bezel insert popped out after a few weeks on a different Steeldive model, and a bent crown shaft caused friction when screwing the crown in and out on their Tuna homage. Overall, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1928M highly for its exceptional value.