Chronotechna SeaQuestvsGlycine Sea Kraken

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Chronotechna SeaQuest at true scale

SeaQuest

Glycine Sea Kraken at true scale

Sea Kraken

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$715

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.36mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.67mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Gradient Blue
White
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$715
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Chronotechna SeaQuest

Chronotechna SeaQuest owners and reviewers praise its build quality and value, with one owner finding it worth its 399 Euro price. The watch features a 42mm steel case, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and 300m water resistance. However, opinions diverge on the dial and lume; one reviewer highlights a striking blue gradient dial, while an owner criticizes the "blackest black" NanoBlack dial for being hard to read and notes iffy lume. On balance, owners rate the Chronotechna SeaQuest well for its build quality and value, despite mixed opinions on dial legibility and lume.

From video reviewers

The watch's super-black coating provides exceptional legibility due to its ultra-low reflectance. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent finishing for its price point. Owners highlight its crisp dial printing, elegant stainless steel bezel, and the smooth winding feel of its Sellita SW200-1 movement, with accuracy reported between +1/+2 and +6 seconds per day, though one owner noted it could lose up to 6 seconds when very active. The 39mm case size is generally considered comfortable, though some find its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement wears larger than expected. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as being of poor quality and unsuitable for a dive watch, prompting many owners to replace it. The Glycine Sea Kraken is considered an underrated watch offering great value, especially given its limited production and superior finishing compared to other Glycine models.

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.

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