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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Indices
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,200
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