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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, thin profile, and solid build quality, often noting its finishing and wearability as superior for its price point. Reviewers consistently flag its slim case, with measurements around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and appreciate its non-homage design and comfortable lug curvature. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds per day loss, while another notes their Sellita SW200 movement runs at +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners report inconsistent power reserve not reaching the advertised 42 hours and find the lume sub-par for nighttime legibility. A few also mention sharp bracelet edges and a potentially short bracelet for larger wrists, and one owner dislikes the "COMBAT" text on the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its impressive thinness and value as a Swiss automatic diver.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Dial Color
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
$1,650
$460
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