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Glycine Sea KrakenvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Sea Kraken
GlycineSea Kraken
MSRP $1,600
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Kraken39mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Sea Kraken38h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Sea Kraken150m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Sea Kraken$1,600
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Spitfire LE
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$1,799

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What people say

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Glycine Sea Kraken

The Glycine Sea Kraken is widely praised for its retro design and excellent case finishing for its price, with reviewers noting crisp dial printing and an elegant stainless steel bezel. Owners report excellent accuracy, with some seeing deviations as low as 1 second per day, though one user observed up to a 6-second loss during high activity. The 39mm size is generally considered comfortable, though its 48mm lug-to-lug measurement may be an issue for smaller wrists. The bezel action is consistently flagged as strong with no back-play. The included leather strap is frequently criticized as unsuitable for a diver and often replaced. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Sea Kraken highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition, particularly given its adjusted Sellita SW200 movement and limited edition status.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Sea Kraken's value at its price point is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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