Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0535vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean 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 Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0535 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0535

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Diameter

42mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.4mm

Thickness

n/a

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$540

lowest

$1,350

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
n/a
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
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 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$1,350
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Reviews

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0535

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0535 for its exceptional value, often found around $300, and its wearability, with a thin 10.4mm profile and inward-bending lugs making it comfortable on smaller wrists. Reviewers note its lume outlasts some competitors, though one owner observed the 6 o'clock lume might be underapplied and initially weak. The watch is considered a well-made and accurate option, offering a compelling build and movement for its price. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 42mm Automatic Watch GL0535 highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability at its accessible price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its beautiful design and refinement over prior models, with its glacier-inspired textured dial being a particular highlight. However, a significant portion of the community finds the €1500 RRP to be too high, suggesting a price point closer to €900-€1000, and note the use of an aluminum bezel insert. Some owners report that the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its aesthetic refinement, though the price point is a notable concern for the community.

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