Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,550 for the Glycine Combat Classic — a $1,235 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Glycine Combat Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Glycine Combat Classic is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Classic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Classic run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Glycine Combat ClassicvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Glycine Combat Classic

GL0456

MSRP $1,550

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Classic43mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Combat Classic38h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Combat Classic50m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Combat Classic$1,550

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

4R35

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,550

$315

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