Dan Henry 1975vsGlycine Combat Sub

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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.

Dan Henry 1975 at true scale

1975

Glycine Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

11.2mm

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

MSRP

$310

$225

lowest

Movement

Automatic

515

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
1
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$225
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1975

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its attractive dial, orange accents, bubble crystal, and thin, wearable 39mm case, offering excellent value. Reviewers note its retro styling and boxed sapphire crystal, while some owners highlight its fantastic lume and impressive inner rotating crystal bezel. One owner found the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light, and another user reported weak lume on their example. The watch utilizes an automatic movement, and accuracy figures range from -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro styling and exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and color options of the dial are a shared strength. The lume performance is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's design is ultimately a hit or a miss.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its slim profile, with multiple sources noting thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, and its well-proportioned, non-homage design that wears comfortably. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional value and quality for the price, with one owner reporting accuracy rivaling COSC standards and exceptional durability. The bezel action is described as buttery smooth, and the dial features tasteful indices and crisp fonts, with one specific gold and blue variant lauded for its refined aesthetic. However, multiple sources flag the lume as sub-par and difficult to read at night, and some owners note inconsistent power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional value and slim, comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and comfortable wearability are praised. The bezel action received criticism for having slight play and a less-than-satisfying click.