Very good review. I just received mine last week with a stainless bracelet. No drilled lugs and the old Glycine logo. Guessing it is the latest generation. I love it as well. Cheers from the USA
Thank you Steve. Have fun wearing yours. I prefer the crown logo compared to the new logo to be honest. Drilled lugs are quite handy though! Yes yours is made before the Invicta deal. Wearing mine now on a very pretty Nato by Vario 😁
@@GadgetsforGentlemen historic design 67 years in production, mines a glo151, quartz- virtually the last old logo one for sale. Blue fade dial blue strap. 6o'clock sub dial 12 hour gmt. 3 crown. Will buy 2 more auto airmen. Bronze + all black, full lumen dial.
I've just watched a bunch of your videos, and I must say, I'm super glad I've found this channel! For two reasons: (1) I have a very similarly sized wrist, and your perspective in that regard is invaluable; and (2) We have shockingly similar taste in watches. Of the watches in your channel, I currently own the SNK809, blue mini-Turtle, Vostok Amphibia, SKX013, Citizen NY0040, Casio A168W, SARB017, SARB033, G-Shock DW5600BB, F-91W and the Seagull 1963. That's an entire collection right there! I also own an Orient Mako 2 which I'll probably not keep for the same reasons you decided to move on from the Ray 2. I discovered your channel while trying to research a Glycine Combat Sub, in my case, the GL0076. My question (OF COURSE) is whether you are still satisfied with the way it fits now that you have owned it for over 8 months? I know it's larger than ideal, and I understand that its wide diameter and long lugs are mitigated by the thin case and the curvature of the lugs . . . so what I'm hoping for is a more emotional/subjective answer as to how you FEEL about its fit after extended ownership. Are you still satisfied to the point that you would recommend it to someone who shares the same wrist size? I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Hi Henry, thanks for your comment. Highly appreciated! Nice collection. Regarding my Combat Sub: I am not in love with the metal bracelet. I usually wear it on a Nato. The watch fits great. Since I bought the Seiko SPB077 the Glycine doesn’t get a lot of wrist time. Dimensions are not everything. Although we have similar wrist sizes the way a watch wears is a different experience for the both of us. Realistically speaking I think the Combat Sub and the Seiko 077 are too large for my wrist. However I don’t mind it. The Seiko speaks to me on an emotional level. Somehow the Glycine keeps me cold. I don’t like the weaker lume, difficult bezel, average bracelet and the Glycine logo. On paper, however, it’s a near perfect watch. If I wear to get a very good offer I would likely sell it. Can’t say the same about my Seiko SKX013 and SPB077. Hope this helps you a bit. Make sure to check wrist shot photos on my Instagram for more info regarding the way it suits the wrist. Kind regards
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Thanks for your detailed feedback! There's a deal on the GL0076 at Costco for $299 USD that had me on the verge of ordering, but your comments have given me some pause, which I appreciate. I own some other Glycines, which I like a lot, and I have a feeling that the arabic dials might come across a bit less cold. That said, it's easy to compromise on size when maybe patience is in order. The thinness of the Combat Sub appeals to me a lot (thinness is a factor that gets overlooked, but that I'm learning makes a big difference), so now I'm thinking maybe I should wait and instead save up for a NTH Nacken Modern Blue, which is a little bit thicker (but still quite thin), and which is 40mm with shorter lugs. Decisions, decisions. Thanks again!
Henry Nguyen $300 is an amazing deal. In terms of design and dimensions I think NTH looks better. They are both definitely very thin divers. Also look into Oris 65 and Mido Ocean Star. Of those two the Oris is for me the winner, although only 100m WR.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Thanks for your reply! I've always found the Oris 65 to be an eye-catcher, but I've always worried about is wearability. It has a very narrow bezel, which tends to have the effect of enlarging the dial . . . I always figured it'd just look too big on the wrist as a result. Have you tried the Oris 65? If so, how did you like the way it fit/wore on your size wrist?
best value Swiss diver. My Bronze Combat sub just came in, I replaced the strap to a thick burnt brown vintage Horween leather I have laying around ..looks waaay better
Thank you Willard! Did you order the Glycine GL0106? The Combat 6 Classic line looks amazing. I like the two tone version: GL0108. Hope the watch is not too small for your wrist!
Gadgets for Gentlemen You got it- the GL0106... I understand the understated dial makes the watch play larger, more like a 38mm...anyway, should work on my 6 3/4 inch wrist🤞🏼
Thank you for a great review. I'm debating between this watch and a Davosa diver with ceramic bezel. I know the Davosa is more of an homage. I'm leaning towards the Glycine. Are there any other factors I should consider between the two? Thanks again for the video! Cheers from San Diego! :)
I don’t know Davosa to be honest. Personally I favor brands with a history. Glycine was a well respected brand (before Invicta bought it?) and it was issued to the military in the Vietnam war. Those points matter to me. If you are into homages, you might also want to check Phoibos and Steinhart 😁
For me military time is common sense but many people get confused. I had few co workers that couldn't figure out military time once I posted new schedule lol. Other than that, format used on this watch is good, since it's impossible to cover every hour, time on military watches goes from 13 to 24.
Post. I have read that the acquisition by Invicta did not affect the build quality of Glycine whatsoever. They basically still do their own “thing” but have the financial backing of Invicta.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen if you dont mind the subtraction of the O rings when you pull out the crown. pre or post, the lume has always sucked on this watch
This watch is well made esp.and great value objectively for what they sell for , and practical due to its thinness but it mostly stay gathering dust in my drawer along with the airman 42 as there is no fun to it... I much prefer my Seiko beaters although not as well made.
What makes you say that, share if possible please as many people including myself are looking into this brand but I don't know what to expect. It is a really good value for money..at least on the paper
Late to the thread but this was just a very uninformed assumption. The watches are still very good and Glycine still makes them. I have two versions and I'm wearing one right now. One of my favorite watches. Definitely better than my Seiko divers which I still like.
Very good review. I just received mine last week with a stainless bracelet. No drilled lugs and the old Glycine logo. Guessing it is the latest generation. I love it as well. Cheers from the USA
Thank you Steve. Have fun wearing yours. I prefer the crown logo compared to the new logo to be honest. Drilled lugs are quite handy though! Yes yours is made before the Invicta deal. Wearing mine now on a very pretty Nato by Vario 😁
This is the combat sub to have (first) in my opinion. Those white hands are great.
Excellent reveiw,I am looking at these, for the money & the overall quality offerings are excellent that are hard to beat. Thanx P.S. Tx.
Hi Pete, thanks for your comment! I still have mine in the collection. Very good piece indeed. The prices seems to be dropping quite a bit recently.
Own 3 Glycine's 2 subs 1 bronze 1 chronograph and a airman. $217. - $450 delivered great watches at this price point they punch well above their $$$.
Love the design of the airman 😁
@@GadgetsforGentlemen historic design 67 years in production, mines a glo151, quartz- virtually the last old logo one for sale. Blue fade dial blue strap. 6o'clock sub dial 12 hour gmt. 3 crown. Will buy 2 more auto airmen. Bronze + all black, full lumen dial.
I've just watched a bunch of your videos, and I must say, I'm super glad I've found this channel! For two reasons:
(1) I have a very similarly sized wrist, and your perspective in that regard is invaluable; and
(2) We have shockingly similar taste in watches.
Of the watches in your channel, I currently own the SNK809, blue mini-Turtle, Vostok Amphibia, SKX013, Citizen NY0040, Casio A168W, SARB017, SARB033, G-Shock DW5600BB, F-91W and the Seagull 1963. That's an entire collection right there! I also own an Orient Mako 2 which I'll probably not keep for the same reasons you decided to move on from the Ray 2.
I discovered your channel while trying to research a Glycine Combat Sub, in my case, the GL0076. My question (OF COURSE) is whether you are still satisfied with the way it fits now that you have owned it for over 8 months? I know it's larger than ideal, and I understand that its wide diameter and long lugs are mitigated by the thin case and the curvature of the lugs . . . so what I'm hoping for is a more emotional/subjective answer as to how you FEEL about its fit after extended ownership. Are you still satisfied to the point that you would recommend it to someone who shares the same wrist size? I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Hi Henry, thanks for your comment. Highly appreciated! Nice collection. Regarding my Combat Sub: I am not in love with the metal bracelet. I usually wear it on a Nato. The watch fits great. Since I bought the Seiko SPB077 the Glycine doesn’t get a lot of wrist time.
Dimensions are not everything. Although we have similar wrist sizes the way a watch wears is a different experience for the both of us. Realistically speaking I think the Combat Sub and the Seiko 077 are too large for my wrist. However I don’t mind it. The Seiko speaks to me on an emotional level. Somehow the Glycine keeps me cold. I don’t like the weaker lume, difficult bezel, average bracelet and the Glycine logo. On paper, however, it’s a near perfect watch. If I wear to get a very good offer I would likely sell it. Can’t say the same about my Seiko SKX013 and SPB077.
Hope this helps you a bit. Make sure to check wrist shot photos on my Instagram for more info regarding the way it suits the wrist.
Kind regards
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Thanks for your detailed feedback! There's a deal on the GL0076 at Costco for $299 USD that had me on the verge of ordering, but your comments have given me some pause, which I appreciate. I own some other Glycines, which I like a lot, and I have a feeling that the arabic dials might come across a bit less cold. That said, it's easy to compromise on size when maybe patience is in order. The thinness of the Combat Sub appeals to me a lot (thinness is a factor that gets overlooked, but that I'm learning makes a big difference), so now I'm thinking maybe I should wait and instead save up for a NTH Nacken Modern Blue, which is a little bit thicker (but still quite thin), and which is 40mm with shorter lugs. Decisions, decisions. Thanks again!
Henry Nguyen $300 is an amazing deal. In terms of design and dimensions I think NTH looks better. They are both definitely very thin divers. Also look into Oris 65 and Mido Ocean Star. Of those two the Oris is for me the winner, although only 100m WR.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Thanks for your reply! I've always found the Oris 65 to be an eye-catcher, but I've always worried about is wearability. It has a very narrow bezel, which tends to have the effect of enlarging the dial . . . I always figured it'd just look too big on the wrist as a result. Have you tried the Oris 65? If so, how did you like the way it fit/wore on your size wrist?
best value Swiss diver. My Bronze Combat sub just came in, I replaced the strap to a thick burnt brown vintage Horween leather I have laying around ..looks waaay better
Enjoy it sir! You may also like the Colareb Tobacco. I have made a video on this watch here: ruclips.net/video/0EDQIJ3PGC8/видео.html
The lack of fauxtina tint in the lume make this watch a winner. I have the GL0083 and the only thing I don’t like is the fake aged lume.
I cant stop looking at the gap between the end link and the case next to the bottom right lug
It does not disturb me thankfully :)
The rattler!😀
How is it holding up? I have the exact same one and it completely stopped working after about 10 months :(
Still beating strong here. You should bring it back. There is probably 2 year warranty.
Classic Combat Sub- looking good my friend👍
Just picked up the Combat 6 blue dial 36mm, hasn’t arrived yet. Sure hope it’s not to small!
Thank you Willard! Did you order the Glycine GL0106? The Combat 6 Classic line looks amazing. I like the two tone version: GL0108. Hope the watch is not too small for your wrist!
Gadgets for Gentlemen You got it- the GL0106... I understand the understated dial makes the watch play larger, more like a 38mm...anyway, should work on my 6 3/4 inch wrist🤞🏼
I think it will definitely! Otherwise you can also check out the Hamilton Khaki Field 38 mm on a metal bracelet. Might also be a look that you like.
Any issue sizing the bracelet? I've struggled to displace and replace the pins on mine. It's almost as if the pins are a hair too large...
Hi, I went to my jeweler with this bracelet to help me size it. Definitely not as easy as screws.
Thank you for a great review. I'm debating between this watch and a Davosa diver with ceramic bezel. I know the Davosa is more of an homage. I'm leaning towards the Glycine. Are there any other factors I should consider between the two? Thanks again for the video! Cheers from San Diego! :)
I don’t know Davosa to be honest. Personally I favor brands with a history. Glycine was a well respected brand (before Invicta bought it?) and it was issued to the military in the Vietnam war. Those points matter to me. If you are into homages, you might also want to check Phoibos and Steinhart 😁
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Excellent point. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm definitely going with the Glycine.
Go Aztecs Please let me know if you bought it and if you enjoy it 😁
Glycine for sure!!!
Im looking one of the 22mm stainless steel watch links for the GL0185. Anyone willing to sell me an extra one they have laying around?
I have 3 full size extra links, did you get some? From a different model, but all the bracelets should be the same. Where are you located?
just got one!!!
Great review! Which size Is tour wrist?
Much appreciated. My wrist size measures 6.25 inches.
What does the 24hr markings do specifically?
It displays military time
@@GadgetsforGentlemen wouldn't we know 9pm as 2100 already?besides, it only displays 1300 to 2400. What about 0000 to 1200?
bambino bambini I hope someone in the military can answer your question. I don’t know the answer.
For me military time is common sense but many people get confused. I had few co workers that couldn't figure out military time once I posted new schedule lol. Other than that, format used on this watch is good, since it's impossible to cover every hour, time on military watches goes from 13 to 24.
is yours pre or post invicta version?
Post. I have read that the acquisition by Invicta did not affect the build quality of Glycine whatsoever. They basically still do their own “thing” but have the financial backing of Invicta.
What do you think post Invicta would mean? Think by yourself.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen if you dont mind the subtraction of the O rings when you pull out the crown. pre or post, the lume has always sucked on this watch
@@GadgetsforGentlemen how do u know it's post?
I think it has to do with the design of the logo which changed.
This watch is well made esp.and great value objectively for what they sell for , and practical due to its thinness but it mostly stay gathering dust in my drawer along with the airman 42 as there is no fun to it... I much prefer my Seiko beaters although not as well made.
Mine was 350.00 USD!
Bargain
Under 400 for this watch these days
You are right. Thanks for that comment!
@Yank Chef, where they can be bought at this price? Thanks
@@sr71at most places that sell them, Ashford, watchgooroo on eBay, shophq, glycine-direct on ebay
@@yankchef4067 def. Worth the 349.00 everyone sells them.for.
I've been seeing pre invicta ones in ebay even for under 300 and used ones go for 200, almost kind of sad
This is another piece of junk made by Invicta, how much did they pay you to do this?
I like the watch! I am not paid to say that lol.
What makes you say that, share if possible please as many people including myself are looking into this brand but I don't know what to expect. It is a really good value for money..at least on the paper
Late to the thread but this was just a very uninformed assumption. The watches are still very good and Glycine still makes them. I have two versions and I'm wearing one right now. One of my favorite watches. Definitely better than my Seiko divers which I still like.
Who made you? A clown?
@@Ktc99999-b Enjoy Invicta junk, you're not smart enough to know the difference!