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Glycine Combat ClassicvsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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What people say

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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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

From video reviewers

The 9F quartz movement's exceptional accuracy is a key strength. The slim profile of the watch is also a notable feature.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
SBGV239
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
10.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Grand Seiko 9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$3,100
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