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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSeiko Alpinist

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Combat Sub Vintage
GlycineCombat Sub Vintage
MSRP $1,750
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$750

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage for its excellent proportions and slim profile. One owner notes the lume pip on the chapter ring is slightly off-color. The power reserve is reported as inconsistent. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Vintage highly for its value and slim wearability.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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