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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport300m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,850
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Finish
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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R55
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,300
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