Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is the cheaper of the two at $849, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Glycine Combat Classic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Classic run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

tornado-royal-blue

MSRP $849

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

Tornado45mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

Tornado40h

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

Tornado100m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

Tornado$849

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

43mm

45mm

Thickness

10.7mm

15.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

53mm

Lug Width

22mm

—

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

$849

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