Glycine Combat Sub SportvsHenry Archer Nordsø

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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 Sport at true scale

Combat Sub Sport

Henry Archer Nordsø at true scale

Nordsø

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11.2mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$540

$521

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$521
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Reviews

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

Glycine Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its thinness, with various sources citing measurements between 10.4mm and 10.8mm, and its comfortable wearability due to contoured lugs that make it feel smaller than its 39mm case size. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its value, with some considering it the best dive watch under $400 and noting its refined finishing and smooth winding action. However, opinions are mixed on its design, with some finding it unique and others plain or questioning its homage status. Lume quality is a point of contention, with some finding it subpar and hard to read at night, while others describe it as marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Some owners have also reported inconsistent power reserve or stem issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub Sport highly for its exceptional thinness and value proposition at the price point.

Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with reviewers highlighting its vibrant dial colors and overall value. The 40mm case is noted as comfortable, and the watch is described as well-made with good durability. Some owners find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. The bezel knurling is flagged as slippery and lacking legibility for serious diving. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking use of color and impressive build quality at its price point.

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