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Glycine Combat SubvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub42mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub38h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub200m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Combat Sub$1,850
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
10.45mm
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
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$765
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