Glycine CombatvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-BN

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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 Due U2-BN at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.15mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$690
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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 Due U2-BN

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.