Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0279vsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0279 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0279

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Diameter

46mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.7mm

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$650

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
45mm
Thickness
10.15mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$650
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0279

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0279 is noted as a large watch with significant wrist presence, though some owners find it thinner and lower profile than other large dive watches. One owner describes it as a solid weekend beater and loves its design and wearability. The watch is considered a great entry-level Swiss Made diver with exceptional value, though sourcing a bracelet can be difficult. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 46mm Automatic Watch GL0279 highly for its value and substantial wrist presence.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its excellent value and classic Seiko diver charm, with owners and reviewers highlighting its robust build quality, comfortable wearability, and strong functionality. The watch is noted for its accessible price point, offering a complete experience with a distinctive design and proven functionality. Specific praise is given to its excellent lume, which captures light easily, and its bezel action, described as smoother and more precise than some alternatives. However, some owners question the value of "special editions" in general. One owner noted that while the 45mm case size is substantial, it contributes to the watch's presence, and another found the multi-lingual date function and diver's extension difficult to use, with initial bracelet adjustment being frustrating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its excellent value and robust build quality.