Glycine CombatvsUnimatic Modello Uno U1-FM

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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

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FM at true scale

Modello Uno U1-FM

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

11.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$240

lowest

$820

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.15mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$820
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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.

Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FM

The Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FM is lauded for its intensely minimalist, utilitarian design, which reviewers describe as feeling like a technical instrument with clever case details. Owners find the cases very well finished and the price impressive for the quality received, noting its wearability at 13.6mm thick. The matte black dial offers hypnotic light play, and the Seiko NH35A movement is considered simple, reliable, and keeping good time. However, one reviewer points out the Super-LumiNova lume application is slightly uneven between the dial, hands, and bezel pearl. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Unimatic Modello Uno U1-FM highly for its unique minimalist design and impressive case finishing at its price point.