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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Vintage38h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Vintage200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Vintage$1,750
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$650
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