Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko Prospex Alpinist

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Seiko Prospex Alpinist at true scale

Prospex Alpinist

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

70h

highest

MSRP

$540

$503

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$503
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional value, often found under $400, its solid build with brushed finishing, and its notably thin case profile, with many sources citing dimensions around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, making it comfortable and wearable. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its unique, non-homage aesthetic and excellent timekeeping, with some reporting accuracy within +1/+2 seconds per day, though one owner noted their Sellita SW200 movement ran at approximately +6 to +9 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the lume sub-par, while others note inconsistent power reserve not always reaching the advertised 42 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its outstanding value and comfortable, thin wearability.

Seiko Prospex Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Alpinist for its excellent 38mm case size and versatile design, making it a capable everyday and business-casual watch. The dark green sunburst dial is a standout feature, described as dynamic and beautifully textured. Its character is further enhanced by the compass bezel and gold indices, and it is considered a great "GADA" (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) watch and a "strap monster" adaptable to various bands. One owner notes the gold tone is less convincing than solid gold alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Alpinist highly for its appealing design and wearability at the price point.

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