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Glycine Combat ClassicvsSeiko Alpinist

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

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$750
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