Filippo Loreti Watches AquadivervsGlycine 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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver at true scale

Aquadiver

Glycine Sea Kraken at true scale

Sea Kraken

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

13.4mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$425

lowest

$715

Movement

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.45mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$715
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver

The Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver is praised by one owner for its beauty and comfortable wearability, despite the brand facing criticism from enthusiasts. Another owner expresses concern about the brand's reputation, alleging that watches are overpriced and that delivery issues are common. Overall, owners are split on the Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver, with one highlighting its aesthetic appeal and wearability while another raises significant concerns about the brand's value proposition and reliability.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the lume on the Aquadiver is not very bright.

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.