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Glycine Combat Sub VintagevsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Vintage42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
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

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
23
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$650
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