Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $870 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic 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 Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Glycine Combat ClassicvsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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

Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

42mm Automatic

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

$680

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