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Glycine Combat Sub Sport BronzevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze for its exceptional thinness, comfortable proportions, and finishing, with many appreciating its unique, non-homage design and the potential for a developing bronze patina. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value below $500, noting features like a Swiss movement with hacking, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and excellent bezel action. Some owners find the crown digs into the wrist, and the original strap or bracelet is frequently disliked. Lume quality and power reserve consistency are noted as areas for improvement by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport Bronze highly for its impressive finishing and slim profile at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Sport Bronze39mm
Prospex Sea42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Sport Bronze38h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Sport Bronze300m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Combat Sub Sport Bronze$1,650
Prospex Sea

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R54
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
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