Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsTAG Heuer Formula 1

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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 Formula 1 at true scale

Formula 1

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

48h

MSRP

$420

lowest

$4,550

Movement

Ronda 5040.D

TAG Heuer Calibre 16

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
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
Green
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
$4,550
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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 Formula 1

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Formula 1 for its durability and value as a beater watch, with some enthusiasts finding the automatic movement worth the extra cost. The double date window is noted as a cool feature, and the black coating on pushers, crown, and bezel may wear off with heavy use, though some find the resulting patina adds character. Accuracy can be an issue requiring servicing after a few years for some automatic variants, while others prefer the simplicity and accuracy of quartz. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 highly for its durability and value as a robust daily wear.