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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$900

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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