Glycine CombatvsSeiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

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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 at true scale

Combat

Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design at true scale

Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

Diameter

40mm

44mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

13.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$240

lowest

$570

Movement

Automatic

Seiko 6R15

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.15mm
13.1mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 6R15
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$570
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch for its quality feel, good finishing, and sapphire crystal, noting its comfortable bracelet and excellent value, especially given its Swiss-made origin. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sleek, thin profile and well-executed dial layout that avoids clutter. One owner finds it a great, reliable quartz daily watch for the price, though they dislike the Mercedes hands. Another owner suggests the unique yellow dial variant justifies a higher price point. The Glycine Combat Quartz 40mm Watch is considered a well-styled watch with great heritage, a solid purchase despite the brand's acquisition. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch highly for its quality finishing and value at the price point.

Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design

The Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design is praised for its impressive finishing and blend of heritage and modern design, with a hard-coated steel case for scratch resistance. Its 44mm case wears smaller than dimensions suggest. Some owners find the dial color and overall aesthetic less appealing than other options. The 6R15 movement provides 50 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex 1968 Mechanical Divers Modern Design highly for its finishing and wearability at the price.