Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsSeiko Chronograph SSB479

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Seiko Chronograph SSB479 at true scale

Chronograph SSB479

Diameter

43mm

38.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.1mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

MSRP

$420

lowest

$450

Movement

Ronda 5040.D

Seiko 8T63

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
38.7mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Screw case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5040.D
Seiko 8T63
Beat Rate
n/a
0 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
13
0
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$450
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport for its exceptional value, noting its high quality finishing, sharp printings, and solid build for its price point, with many highlighting its thinness and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs. Some owners find the "COMBAT" text on the dial undesirable, and opinions are split on the gold accents, with some appreciating their dressy appeal and others finding them unnecessary. One owner flags the date window placement bisecting the 4 o'clock marker as a design flaw, while another finds it acceptable due to its alignment with the lower crown. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport highly for its impressive finishing and comfortable wearability at a compelling price.

Seiko Chronograph SSB479

Owners widely praise the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 for its appealing retro aesthetic, excellent dial design, and desirable proportions, with many highlighting its "Goldilocks-sized" 38.7mm case as a favorite feature. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its high-end look and vintage charm at an accessible price point, with one owner noting the mecha-quartz movement is satisfactory given the cost. Some owners find the watch beautiful and a "strap monster," with attention to detail justifying its price, though one considered it steep compared to a Tissot quartz chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 highly for its vintage style and well-proportioned case.