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Glycine Sea KrakenvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Sea Kraken
GlycineSea Kraken
MSRP $1,600
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Kraken39mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Sea Kraken38h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Sea Kraken150m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Sea Kraken$1,600
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
MOP
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent case finishing for its price, with reviewers noting crisp dial printing and an elegant stainless steel bezel. Owners report excellent accuracy, with some seeing deviations as low as 1 second per day, though one user observed up to a 6-second loss during high activity. The 39mm size is generally considered comfortable, though its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement may be an issue for smaller wrists. The bezel action is consistently flagged as strong with no back-play. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as unsuitable for a diver and often replaced. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Sea Kraken highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition, particularly given its adjusted Sellita SW200 movement and limited edition status.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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