Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat 6 Classic is the cheaper of the two at $1,450, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Glycine Combat 6 Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Glycine Combat 6 Classic is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat 6 Classic run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat 6 Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

GL0104

MSRP $1,450

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat 6 Classic43mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

Combat 6 Classic38h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

Combat 6 Classic50m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Combat 6 Classic$1,450

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Indices

—

Diamond indexes

Lume

Luminous

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

L888.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Date

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,450

$2,600

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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