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Glycine Combat ClassicvsOrient Symphony IV

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

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Symphony IV
OrientSymphony IV
MSRP $325
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41.6mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Gold
Champagne
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$325
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