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Glycine Combat ClassicvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9S66
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$6,100
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