Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsLorier Merlin

Owners praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic's dressier 36mm profile, comfortable and light wearability, and an exceptionally legible dial with lume on numerals. The Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2, is noted as reliable. One owner points out minimal lume on the hands and a visible serial number between the lugs. Overall, owners find the Glycine Combat 6 Classic a reliable and good value option, particularly for its wearability and dial legibility.

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.