Glycine CombatvsSTEELDIVE SD1952VS

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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 SD1952VS at true scale

SD1952VS

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$240

$188

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.15mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Solid Bronze CuSn8
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$188
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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 SD1952VS

Owners widely praise the STEELDIVE SD1952VS for its exceptional value, with multiple users calling it an amazing amount of watch for the money. The dial effectively mimics a classic aesthetic, and one owner reports accurate timekeeping at +2 seconds in two days. The bezel action is described as smooth and acceptable, with 120 clicks lining up correctly, and the lume is noted to last all night. One owner performed perfectly down to 100 meters underwater. The STEELDIVE SD1952VS features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, sapphire crystal with AR coating, and a screw-down crown. Overall, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1952VS highly for its impressive value and solid performance.