Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

48h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$5,600

Movement

Ronda 5040.D

TAG Heuer Calibre 16

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5040.D
TAG Heuer Calibre 16
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
n/a
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
48h
Jewels
13
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, Chronograph
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$5,600
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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its attractive vintage design, particularly the "Glassbox" crystal, stunning dials like the sunburst blue and reverse panda, and legible numerals. The 39mm case is frequently cited as very wearable and comfortable, with some owners finding its proportions perfect. However, some reviewers and owners note a price of €6.5k as steep, suggesting a lower price point would be more competitive, and one owner finds the Heuer 02 movement noticeably noisy. Accuracy gains 5-7 seconds per day, and while finishing on the case and hands is considered excellent by some, others find it less refined than competitors, with issues like misaligned date windows and a lack of premium feel in the strap and bracelet also noted. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph highly for its beautiful vintage design and wearable proportions, despite some concerns regarding price and finishing compared to rivals.

From video reviewers

The Calibre 16 automatic movement is consistently mentioned as a strength. Reviewers noted the 100-meter water resistance rating.