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Glycine Combat Sub SportvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean 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 Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport42mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport38h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport$1,650
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
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 4R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
23
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$650
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