Glycine CombatvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-B
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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.

Combat

Modello Due U2-B
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$240
lowest
$550
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH35
Case
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Due U2-B for its unique aesthetic and quality build, with one owner rarely wearing other watches due to its appeal. The 38.5mm case is described as fitting well on a 6-foot frame. Some reviewers note a stark, brutalist design language and a UFO-like case profile. One owner questions if the stark design and Seiko NH35 movement justify the price. A criticism is leveled at the completely flat case shape, which is said to bow upward and wear poorly, with an empty bezel deemed not useful. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Unimatic Modello Due U2-B for its distinctive design and solid build quality at its price point.
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