Glycine CombatvsZelos Helmsman 2 300m

Helmsman 2 300m
ZelosHelmsman 2 300m

Ref. helmsman-2-300m-steel-black·MSRP $649

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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

Zelos Helmsman 2 300m at true scale

Helmsman 2 300m

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$240

lowest

$649

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.15mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$649
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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.

Zelos Helmsman 2 300m

The Zelos Helmsman 2 300m is praised for its aesthetically pleasing design, with one owner finding the titanium dial looks amazing in sunlight and considering the watch a keeper. It features a twin-crown design reminiscent of 1960s dive watches, with a CNC machined, sandblasted, and polished case, and is powered by the Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Some owners note the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges. One owner wishes changing the date was easier, as there is no midpoint in the crown, requiring the user to advance the date 22 days forward. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helmsman 2 300m positively for its striking titanium dial and classic dive watch aesthetic.