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Glycine Combat Sub BronzevsSeiko Monster

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What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its beautiful and unique patina development, comfortable thin 10mm case, and extraordinary lume. The watch is considered a fun and good value at its price point, with a cool bezel insert and a surprisingly accurate movement. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, while opinions are split on the dial's gradient, with some appreciating its changing appearance and others disliking it. One owner notes the crown can be slightly difficult to screw down. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its attractive bronze patina and slim, comfortable wearability at an accessible price.

Seiko Monster

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often comparing it favorably to older models. Some owners find the size substantial, with one noting it as big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, while others find it perfect. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and robust, classic dive watch design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Monster42.4mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Monster41h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Bronze200m
Monster200m
MSRP
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650
Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.4mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Champagne
Indices
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$550
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