Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

At MSRP the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Classic run compared to the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Glycine Combat ClassicvsBoldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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

Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

merlion-50th-anniversary

MSRP $449

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Gold

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

$449

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