Which is cheaper, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat 6 Classic is the cheaper of the two at $1,450, against $4,599 for the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 — a $3,149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Combat 6 Classic or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

What movement does the Glycine Combat 6 Classic run compared to the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Combat 6 Classic uses the SW200-1 and the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 uses the Miyota 9019.

Side by side

Glycine Combat 6 ClassicvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

GL0108

MSRP $1,450

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

vesterhav-38-celsius-blue

MSRP $4,599

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat 6 Classic36mm

Vesterhav 3838mm

Power Reserve

Combat 6 Classic38h

Vesterhav 3840h

Water Resistance

Combat 6 Classic50m

Vesterhav 38200m

MSRP

Combat 6 Classic$1,450

Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Miyota 9019

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,450

$4,599

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic's dressier 36mm profile, comfortable and light wearability, and an exceptionally legible dial with lume on numerals. The Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2, is noted as reliable. One owner points out minimal lume on the hands and a visible serial number between the lugs. Overall, owners find the Glycine Combat 6 Classic a reliable and good value option, particularly for its wearability and dial legibility.

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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