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Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Combat 6 Classic
GlycineCombat 6 Classic
MSRP $1,450
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Classic36mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Classic38h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Classic50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Combat 6 Classic$1,450
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$935

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What people say

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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