Great review, got right to the point.. HEAVY. Big watches are great in the box but uncomfortable on the wrist. Someone bring back the 1974 Accutron, show these young men what a great watch really is.
I asked a week ago about sizing the bracelet. Nobody reacted, so I react on my own question, because I now own the watch, I bought it. There are no half links, so you have to be lucky. It does fit me perfectly, but that is luck, not due to the sizing possibilities of the bracelet. One whole link is 10mm, so that is a possible problem. May be Glycine can provide half links for this bracelet, but I don't know that. For the rest of the watch,...perfect. Value for money..? For $200,- at Ashford it becomes a no-brainer. A very well build, beautiful Swiss watch, for this price....incredible.
@@wristwatchdave422 I am sure Glycine can provide half links for this bracelet if asked. Only one half link provided seperately would already solve a potential problem.
Love em, I do not have a pilot watch in my 80+ piece watch collection so I would love to grab me one, but I'm hesitating. Everything I see and find about Glycine today screams Invicta. They even released a Glycine Jason Taylor, brrrrrr. The last update on Glycine website dates back to 2019. Service center for EU is Invicta. I'm afraid this great brand is becoming more and more Invicta, as in Glycine branded and priced watches with Invicta design and QC. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a snob and have nothing against Invicta brand, I own like 10 or 12 of them (Pro Diver and Speedway). I also own 4 Glycine Combat Sub, the quality is way better but they cost a lot more than the average Invicta on sale for 69 euro lol.
Hi, thanks for watching. I have had many Glycine watches (over 20) and have at least 7 recent ones since the Invicta takeover. I can tell you from personal experience that the quality has not changed. They are still extremely well built and are in a totally different league to Invicta watches. I just don't think they scream Invicta at all. Have you seen the new Combat Sub 36? It's beautiful. However, I do agree with you about their website and customer service which needs improving.
Glycine is indeed a Swiss brand but the name has Italian origins (named after a plant by the founder Eugene Meylan) and I have only ever heard the name pronounced as Gly-Seen - even by German speaking people.
@@wristwatchdave422 Thanks for the reply. Of course the 2 brands are incomparable, no doubt there. My Combat Subs are great, it's just that 3 of them have some minor quirks. Don't know if pre-Invicta Glycine watches also had occasional minor quirks because I only recently discovered the brand, but I got those 3 on a discount at Invicta EU website and still can't help thinking that somehow they are selling the ones that didn't pass factory QC. One has a really really tight bezel, almost impossible to turn, 1 spins the rotor when screwing the crown back on, you don't want that on a Sellita 200-1 movement, and the 3rd one has a lume imperfection that shows as a tiny black spot on one of the markers. I got my 4th one off a renown jewellers store, it was running +15 secs a day but I managed to get that down to +1. Maybe I was just unlucky....
@@wristwatchdave422 I'm half Dutch half German, my gf is German, we would say 'glee-tsee-nuh', even in Italian it's 'glee-zee-nuh', just use google translate to hear the differences between the various languages... the pronounciation has probably been anglicized over the years, like most things here on RUclips. Anyway, I'm still in doubt which one I like best, they have all the different models online over at Invicta EU site, I really love the chonographs, but there's like 8 different options and 400 euros for a quartz watch is still a lot imho. Think I'll wait a bit longer, knowing Invicta EU they will probably go on discount soon, judging by stock indication they only sold 1 or 2 so far, the oversized watch fans or true watch nerds aren't standing in line for this one, not at that pricepoint. They had the 36mm Sub online last week, it was gone within days, but 36mm is just too small for my 7.5" wrist and my overall appearance, no suit and tie here, not even a plain shirt, I'm a heavy metal kinda guy lol, 42-44mm is my sweet spot (except for G-Shocks, I like them big).
Dave. I just received the Airpilot and the GMT was operating and just within minutes before I could get it set it quit functioning. Is it something I did?
Hi Nick - thanks for watching 👍 - I got this from ashford.com - Looks like they have now sold out but they do have the back dial on leather strap with a 12% discount offer right now: www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0366.html
@@wristwatchdave422 Hi Dave, I have found it from a store in Netherlands 375 euros, not sure I can get this right now as recently brought 3no Zelos HH3 pieces from SeriousWatches !!! ;-) Great Channel !! All the best Nick.
I just received one as a gift and the dual time option does not work. I followed your instructions but the second button does nothing. It’s a shame because it was bought over a month ago from Jomashop so it can’t be returned and the warranty requires shipping to NL which will be expensive as well as the “repair” fee.
That's unfortunate- I'd be surprised if there was a fault as the quality control with Glycine is usually very good. Maybe the battery is low which could effect the operation.
@@wristwatchdave422 oh that’s a great point. I’ll bring it to the jeweler for a new battery. That may be it. Do you happen to know what size battery it takes? Thank you for the help!
@@dgdave2673 I also returned it because whenever I would adjust either of the times, the dial had some play. Like the quality was very bad. It was some chunk heavy watch, solid built, but the mechanics was trash.
brand name is a fail! Glycine is an amino acid that is vital for the body to create protein. It plays a significant role in the health of muscles, promoting healthy sleep, and contributing to a healthy mood and overall sense of well-being.
Great review, got right to the point.. HEAVY.
Big watches are great in the box but uncomfortable on the wrist.
Someone bring back the 1974 Accutron, show these young men what a great watch really is.
I asked a week ago about sizing the bracelet. Nobody reacted, so I react on my own question, because I now own the watch, I bought it. There are no half links, so you have to be lucky. It does fit me perfectly, but that is luck, not due to the sizing possibilities of the bracelet. One whole link is 10mm, so that is a possible problem. May be Glycine can provide half links for this bracelet, but I don't know that. For the rest of the watch,...perfect. Value for money..? For $200,- at Ashford it becomes a no-brainer. A very well build, beautiful Swiss watch, for this price....incredible.
Hi - glad you're enjoying this awesome watch from Glycine. It really is unbeatable value at that price. It is a shame there are no half links though.
@@wristwatchdave422 I am sure Glycine can provide half links for this bracelet if asked. Only one half link provided seperately would already solve a potential problem.
Really interesting watch and really helpful review.....I'm interested! Thanks for this Dave.
Nice one 👍 - thanks for watching!
Just bought that model today after seeing your review. Cheers for the retailers name.
Nice one - Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 👍
Fantastic watch review! Just what I needed to see in order to pull the trigger on one of these! Thanks a million!
Thank you - Glad it was helpful! 👍
Excellent review an a really unusual watch. Thank you.
Thanks for your kind feedback. 👍
Good one Dave. Have 6 Glycine's 1 of which is a glo151 = a quartz Airman 42mm. 3 time zone. Which uses the same Ronda movement. Out of production now.
Very nice! - thanks for watching. 👍
Very nice Dave thanks mate!
Very welcome - thanks for watching 👍
Good review, lots of interesting information, the price of $270 is the including taxes and shipping?
The price did not include shipping but it was just $30 and taxes about $60.
Sizing the bracelet? Any half links..?
Great video. I really liked the "action" wrist shot. It gives better perspective to the size. For reference, what is your wrist size? Thanks
👍 Thanks for your comments. Wrist size is 7 inches.
I had to send two of these back because the dual time didn't work. Very unhappy with Glycine's quality control.
Love em, I do not have a pilot watch in my 80+ piece watch collection so I would love to grab me one, but I'm hesitating. Everything I see and find about Glycine today screams Invicta. They even released a Glycine Jason Taylor, brrrrrr. The last update on Glycine website dates back to 2019. Service center for EU is Invicta. I'm afraid this great brand is becoming more and more Invicta, as in Glycine branded and priced watches with Invicta design and QC. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a snob and have nothing against Invicta brand, I own like 10 or 12 of them (Pro Diver and Speedway). I also own 4 Glycine Combat Sub, the quality is way better but they cost a lot more than the average Invicta on sale for 69 euro lol.
btw, it's pronounced 'glee-tsee-nuh', the brand is Swiss.
Hi, thanks for watching. I have had many Glycine watches (over 20) and have at least 7 recent ones since the Invicta takeover. I can tell you from personal experience that the quality has not changed. They are still extremely well built and are in a totally different league to Invicta watches. I just don't think they scream Invicta at all. Have you seen the new Combat Sub 36? It's beautiful. However, I do agree with you about their website and customer service which needs improving.
Glycine is indeed a Swiss brand but the name has Italian origins (named after a plant by the founder Eugene Meylan) and I have only ever heard the name pronounced as Gly-Seen - even by German speaking people.
@@wristwatchdave422 Thanks for the reply. Of course the 2 brands are incomparable, no doubt there. My Combat Subs are great, it's just that 3 of them have some minor quirks. Don't know if pre-Invicta Glycine watches also had occasional minor quirks because I only recently discovered the brand, but I got those 3 on a discount at Invicta EU website and still can't help thinking that somehow they are selling the ones that didn't pass factory QC. One has a really really tight bezel, almost impossible to turn, 1 spins the rotor when screwing the crown back on, you don't want that on a Sellita 200-1 movement, and the 3rd one has a lume imperfection that shows as a tiny black spot on one of the markers. I got my 4th one off a renown jewellers store, it was running +15 secs a day but I managed to get that down to +1. Maybe I was just unlucky....
@@wristwatchdave422 I'm half Dutch half German, my gf is German, we would say 'glee-tsee-nuh', even in Italian it's 'glee-zee-nuh', just use google translate to hear the differences between the various languages... the pronounciation has probably been anglicized over the years, like most things here on RUclips.
Anyway, I'm still in doubt which one I like best, they have all the different models online over at Invicta EU site, I really love the chonographs, but there's like 8 different options and 400 euros for a quartz watch is still a lot imho. Think I'll wait a bit longer, knowing Invicta EU they will probably go on discount soon, judging by stock indication they only sold 1 or 2 so far, the oversized watch fans or true watch nerds aren't standing in line for this one, not at that pricepoint.
They had the 36mm Sub online last week, it was gone within days, but 36mm is just too small for my 7.5" wrist and my overall appearance, no suit and tie here, not even a plain shirt, I'm a heavy metal kinda guy lol, 42-44mm is my sweet spot (except for G-Shocks, I like them big).
is there glycine airpilot in another sizes? Like 41 or 39mm?
No, not yet. It would be great to see this is in a smaller size though.
Dave. I just received the Airpilot and the GMT was operating and just within minutes before I could get it set it quit functioning. Is it something I did?
It can't be something you did unless you forced it somehow. Maybe the battery is low.
How heavy exactly?
A very interesting review. Can you tell what is your wrist width?
Wrist size is 7 inches - thanks for watching. 👍
Does it have half links? And does the lume last long?
Lume is excellent for a pilots watch.
Beautiful !! interested in this piece where did you get this from my friend ??.
Kindest Regards - From SE UK - Nick.
Hi Nick - thanks for watching 👍 - I got this from ashford.com - Looks like they have now sold out but they do have the back dial on leather strap with a 12% discount offer right now: www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0366.html
@@wristwatchdave422 Hi Dave, I have found it from a store in Netherlands 375 euros, not sure I can get this right now as recently brought 3no Zelos HH3 pieces from SeriousWatches !!! ;-) Great Channel !! All the best Nick.
@@nickmorgan2990 Oh okay - I'm sure they will be back in stock later this year anyway - enjoy the Zelos! 👍
I just received one as a gift and the dual time option does not work. I followed your instructions but the second button does nothing. It’s a shame because it was bought over a month ago from Jomashop so it can’t be returned and the warranty requires shipping to NL which will be expensive as well as the “repair” fee.
That's unfortunate- I'd be surprised if there was a fault as the quality control with Glycine is usually very good. Maybe the battery is low which could effect the operation.
@@wristwatchdave422 oh that’s a great point. I’ll bring it to the jeweler for a new battery. That may be it. Do you happen to know what size battery it takes? Thank you for the help!
Wish they made it smaller like 40 at least
Yeah, so do I. Would be way better.
Caseback echos/ duplicates German pilot watches ww2.
That's very interesting - thanks for the feedback.
44 mm kills it.
Yeah, would be better smaller. Thanks for watching.
Ehh. Try it out. Unless u have 6 inch wrist or less it's not bad because it's a pilot style watch
Отличные часы для людей со слабым зрением.Хорошая читаемость циферблата.
The seconds hand misses it's time points!
Gotta love quartz. I have a grand seiko that did that.
@@jeffd3802 I returned it.
I had a Momentum, quartz, and did the same issue, also returned it.
That’s called parallax!
@@dgdave2673 I also returned it because whenever I would adjust either of the times, the dial had some play. Like the quality was very bad. It was some chunk heavy watch, solid built, but the mechanics was trash.
brand name is a fail!
Glycine is an amino acid that is vital for the body to create protein. It plays a significant role in the health of muscles, promoting healthy sleep, and contributing to a healthy mood and overall sense of well-being.
If you did a bit more researching on the brand name, you wouldnt be posting this comment at all.
@@juliandl7983 the usual talking out of your bvtt-hole, you are dvmb AF!