Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,450 for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic — a $1,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Glycine Combat 6 Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

The Zelos Swordfish Field 38 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat 6 Classic run compared to the Zelos Swordfish Field 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat 6 Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

GL0104

MSRP $1,450

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

swordfish-field-38mm-bronze-burnt-orange

MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat 6 Classic43mm

Swordfish Field 3838mm

Power Reserve

Combat 6 Classic38h

Swordfish Field 3840h

Water Resistance

Combat 6 Classic50m

Swordfish Field 38200m

MSRP

Combat 6 Classic$1,450

Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Bronze

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,450

$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally legible dial with well-executed lume on markers. One owner notes the salmon dial model features a decorated Glycine Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2. A reviewer points out that while dial markers have good lume, the hands have minimal lume, and the serial number etched between the lugs is visible.

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Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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