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Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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Combat 6 Classic
GlycineCombat 6 Classic
MSRP $1,450
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Classic43mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Classic38h
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Classic50m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Combat 6 Classic$1,450
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$4,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Both sides
Indices
Applied indexes
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$4,000

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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.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its high-beat 5Hz movement, offering superior accuracy and a smooth seconds hand, with reviewers noting its TIMELAB certification for chronometer standards. Owners and reviewers alike commend its faithful retro design, capturing beloved 1960s details with modern relevance and a charming appearance. The bracelet is described as comfortable and refined, featuring a micro-adjustment clasp, and the sunray silver dial with sparkling indices is a notable strength. Some owners, however, find the 11mm thickness detracts from a vintage feel, and there is a desire for a no-date version. The 40mm case wears larger than expected, with many suggesting the 37mm version offers superior wearability and fit for most wrists, and its 50m water resistance is considered not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its accurate high-frequency movement and successful retro design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's high-beat movement, certified by TimeLab Geneva as an Ultra-Chronometer, is a notable feature. The relatively high price compared to its competitors is a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the optimal case size, with one reviewer mentioning 41mm and 43mm, and the other mentioning 37mm and 40mm.

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