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Glycine Combat ClassicvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
38.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold
Indices

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6L35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$3,300
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