Glycine CombatvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-BN
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Measurements
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Combat

Modello Due U2-BN
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$240
lowest
$690
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH35
Case
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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-BN's stark brutalist design and finishing, with one owner finding the 38.5mm case "just chunky enough" for their frame. However, some owners report the flat lugs make the 38.5mm case wear bulkier than its diameter suggests, and one owner questions the value of the Seiko NH35 movement at the price point. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN to be a fair value, appreciated for its appealing design and finishing.
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