Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

At MSRP the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley is the cheaper of the two at $980, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $570 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Smiths Armstrong Siddeley is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Classic run compared to the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley?

The Glycine Combat Classic runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Smiths Armstrong Siddeley runs a manual (Unitas 6498).

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Glycine Combat ClassicvsSmiths Armstrong Siddeley

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Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

Smiths Armstrong Siddeley

armstrong-siddeley-ltd-edition-prs-41

MSRP $980

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

Armstrong Siddeley42mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

Armstrong Siddeley—

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

Armstrong Siddeley100m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

Armstrong Siddeley$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

10.7mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

52mm

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Cream

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Unitas 6498

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

$980

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