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Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Combat 6 Classic
GlycineCombat 6 Classic
MSRP $1,450
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Classic43mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Classic38h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Classic50m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
Combat 6 Classic$1,450
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
43mm
28mm
Thickness
11mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
33.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
2R06
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$315

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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 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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