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Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsHELM Vanuatu

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Combat 6 Classic
GlycineCombat 6 Classic
MSRP $1,450
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Classic43mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Classic38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Classic50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Combat 6 Classic$1,450
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally legible dial with well-executed lume on markers. One owner notes the salmon dial model features a decorated Glycine Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2. A reviewer points out that while dial markers have good lume, the hands have minimal lume, and the serial number etched between the lugs is visible.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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