Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

At MSRP the pOrtahl Zenmaster is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 40.5mm for the pOrtahl Zenmaster — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Classic or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Classic run compared to the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Classic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the pOrtahl Zenmaster uses the Miyota 9015.

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Glycine Combat Classic

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MSRP $1,550

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pOrtahl Zenmaster

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MSRP $695

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

Zenmaster40.5mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

Zenmaster42h

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

Zenmaster100m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

Zenmaster$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

43mm

40.5mm

Thickness

10.7mm

10.2mm

Lug Width

22mm

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Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

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Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

$695

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