Glycine Combat ClassicvsManufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic
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Measurements
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Combat Classic
Multimatic
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$540
lowest
$675
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9100
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Glycine Combat Classic line for its quality and finishing relative to price. One owner notes their 42mm Combat Sub has proven durable and accurate despite rough use. However, some owners find the 42mm size to be too large. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic line highly for its durability and value.
Owners find the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic beautiful and comfortable, appreciating its complications like the power reserve indicator. It is noted as a microbrand option with day, date, and power reserve complications, offering better quality control than some other microbrands. However, concerns exist regarding the brand owner's track record. One owner found the case very large, while another reported water ingress issues from handwashing that damaged their watch. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic positively for its styling and complications, despite some concerns about the brand and isolated quality control issues.
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