Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $1,121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Classic run compared to the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

noctua-watch-corp-pd-1

MSRP $429

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

PD-142mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

PD-1—

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

PD-1300m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

PD-1$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

10.7mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

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