
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.
The Glycine Sea Kraken (ref. GL0505) is an automatic diver watch, with a 39mm stainless steel case, 12.7mm thick, powered by the SW200-1 movement and a 38-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 150m, under a sapphire crystal, with date complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $1,600.
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