Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,850 for the Glycine Combat Sub — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Glycine Combat Sub wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Glycine Combat Sub is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat Sub or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Sub.

What movement does the Glycine Combat Sub run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Glycine Combat Sub runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Glycine Combat SubvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Glycine Combat Sub

GL0426

MSRP $1,850

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Sub42mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Combat Sub38h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Combat Sub200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Combat Sub$1,850

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,850

$550

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