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Glycine Combat ClassicvsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
What people say

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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 Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$295
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