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Glycine Combat ClassicvsVario Futurist

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

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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