Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm WatchvsZelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition

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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 Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch at true scale

Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$240

lowest

$1,499

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$1,499
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch

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 Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition for its solid build, awesome bracelet, firm bezel clicks, and great lume. Reviewers highlight the textured sandwich dial, case profile, bracelet quality, and bezel action, calling it a strong value. Some owners note the 40mm case wears well, though a few prefer it slightly larger, and one reviewer found the crown diameter could be larger. The Seiko NH35 movement's accuracy is noted as a potential drawback by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Tantalum Limited Edition highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

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