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Glycine Combat ClassicvsZelos Comet 39

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Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Tantalum LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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