Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko Prospex Alpinist

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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 Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Seiko Prospex Alpinist at true scale

Prospex Alpinist

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

12.9mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$515

$503

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$515
$503
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0408 for its precise timekeeping and sleek, non-homage design. Many regret not opting for the 39mm size, finding it a comfortable and thin profile for their wrists. One owner notes a slight color mismatch between the lume pip and dial lume. The watch is considered good value for a Swiss-made timepiece with a Sellita movement, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0408 highly for its wearability and value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Alpinist for its excellent 38mm case size and versatile design, making it a capable everyday and business-casual watch. The dark green sunburst dial is a standout feature, described as dynamic and beautifully textured. Its character is further enhanced by the compass bezel and gold indices, and it is considered a great "GADA" (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) watch and a "strap monster" adaptable to various bands. One owner notes the gold tone is less convincing than solid gold alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Alpinist highly for its appealing design and wearability at the price point.