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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSeiko 5KX

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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 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$350
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