Glycine CombatvsThorn Titanium Vintage T018

Titanium Vintage T018
ThornTitanium Vintage T018

Ref. thorn-titanium-vintage-mechanical-watch-t018·MSRP $179

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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

Thorn Titanium Vintage T018 at true scale

Titanium Vintage T018

Diameter

40mm

41.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50.5mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$240

$179

lowest

Movement

Automatic

PT5000

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.9mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
PT5000

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$179
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Reviews

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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.

Thorn Titanium Vintage T018

Owners widely praise the Thorn Titanium Vintage Mechanical Watch T018 for its comfortable wearability, reliable timekeeping, and vintage aesthetic, with many appreciating the aged black finish and easy-to-adjust bracelet. Some reviewers note a glossy dial can be polarizing, and a few would prefer a 4 o'clock crown placement, though the current crown is not titanium and the clasp is not toolless. The value is considered excellent at $130. Overall, owners rate the Thorn Titanium Vintage Mechanical Watch T018 highly for its comfortable, reliable, and vintage-inspired tool watch design at an accessible price.

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