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Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsSeiko King Seiko VANAC

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What people say

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally legible dial with well-executed lume on markers. One owner notes the salmon dial model features a decorated Glycine Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2. A reviewer points out that while dial markers have good lume, the hands have minimal lume, and the serial number etched between the lugs is visible.

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

Owners widely praise the King Seiko VANAC's sharp case lines, intricate finishing, and unique 1970s aesthetic, with many highlighting the striking dial colors and premium feel. Reviewers note the 41mm titanium case, box sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 72-hour power reserve of the 8L45 movement, rated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet design could be improved with a narrower taper, and the watch's thickness is a concern for some, particularly given its price point. The consensus is that the King Seiko VANAC offers a distinctive vintage-inspired design and quality finishing, making it a compelling, albeit polarizing, choice.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Classic43mm
King Seiko VANAC41mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Classic38h
King Seiko VANAC72h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Classic50m
King Seiko VANAC100m
MSRP
Combat 6 Classic$1,450
King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 8L45
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
25
35
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$3,850
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