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Glycine Combat ClassicvsSeestern S456 GMT

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

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41hh
Jewels
26
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$299
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