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Glycine Combat ClassicvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L844.4
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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