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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport300m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,850
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$725
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