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Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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What people say

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic's dressier 36mm profile, comfortable and light wearability, and an exceptionally legible dial with lume on numerals. The Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2, is noted as reliable. One owner points out minimal lume on the hands and a visible serial number between the lugs. Overall, owners find the Glycine Combat 6 Classic a reliable and good value option, particularly for its wearability and dial legibility.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

The King Seiko KSK is widely praised for its refined finishing, with owners and reviewers noting its sharp case, faceted lugs, and well-executed dial indices, often comparing its polishing favorably to Grand Seiko. Enthusiasts appreciate its slim, retro design, with some stating it wears smaller than its official size due to the cushion case and close-to-the-wrist feel. The use of the slimline Calibre 6L35 movement is seen as an upgrade, maintaining the watch's slender profile, though some owners express concern over the price point and the perceived value of the movement. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 to +7 seconds per day, while another notes +15/-10 seconds per day. Some owners have noted minor quality control issues such as misaligned screws or a burr on a hand. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the King Seiko KSK highly for its exceptional case and dial finishing at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat 6 Classic36mm
King Seiko KSK36.1mm
Power Reserve
Combat 6 Classic38h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
Combat 6 Classic50m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
Combat 6 Classic$1,450
King Seiko KSK$1,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
36.1mm
Thickness
11mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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
6R51
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$1,900
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