Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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 Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

42mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

n/a

12.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,100

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.3mm
Thickness
n/a
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

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 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$1,100
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486 for its excellent wearability, with a slim 10.4mm case and inward-curving lugs making it comfortable even on smaller wrists. The build quality is considered solid, and many find it offers great value, with one owner noting it as a good placeholder watch that would be easy to resell. The lume is reported to last longer than that of a Seiko SKX007, though one owner observed slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The bezel pip lacking a triangle is a minor point of contention for one owner. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0486 highly for its comfortable wearability and solid build at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build quality and fair price, with many noting its comfortable silicone strap. Some owners find the watch's size, thickness, and weight to be uncomfortable for smaller wrists, while others consider the size perfect. The consensus is that the Seiko Prospex Sea offers excellent value and build quality for its price.

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