Glycine CombatvsSteinhart Ocean One BLACK DLC

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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

Steinhart Ocean One BLACK DLC at true scale

Ocean One BLACK DLC

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$240

n/a

Movement

Automatic

ETA 2824-2

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.15mm
14mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
ETA 2824-2

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.

Steinhart Ocean One BLACK DLC

Owners widely praise the Steinhart Ocean One BLACK DLC for its aesthetic appeal and high quality for the price, with one owner noting its versatility on NATO straps during a beach trip. The DLC coating and lack of a cyclops are seen as welcome differentiators from its stylistic inspiration. Some owners find the watch beautiful and appreciate the availability of affordable replacement bracelets. One owner dislikes the ceramic bezel, and another points out the bezel's lume pip sits on top rather than being recessed. The 42mm Steinhart Ocean One Black DLC has a 49mm lug-to-lug measurement and a 13mm thickness. Overall, owners rate the Steinhart Ocean One BLACK DLC highly for its value and design, with the quality-to-cost ratio being a significant draw.