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 $895 for the Glycine Combat Sub — a $345 gap before any retailer discounting.

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.

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

The Glycine Combat Sub runs a quartz caliber (515), 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

GL1063

MSRP $895

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat Sub40mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Combat Sub—

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Combat Sub200m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Combat Sub$895

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

515

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

—

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$895

$550

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