@@BraveBeaters Andrei , glycine sub sau certina ds80? Am nevoie de un diver pe care sa-l port in orice condiții, nu doar sa arate bine:) glycine, oris aquis, certina, In spațiul asta Ma uit, merci mult !
I own a few of both. Nothing changed. Still the best diver watch for the price range. Recently bought the GL0273. Love the black dlc coating with the green accents.
I think your content and production value is always excellent. It's criminal that you do not have a bigger following! Keep up the great work and I look forward to more of your great content!
Thanks for the informative review. Fully agree. I just bought the newer design and really love the geometry and the thin comfortable feel. Such a great value!
Truely underrated beater, the slenderness and comfort is second to none, even in much much higher price brackets. This watch with slightly better materials and made by Tudor (for exemple) would take the world by storm.
Agreed Marvin. I paid something like $350 shipped for mine on a bracelet. The same blacked out DLC version. The proportions are perfect for my larger than average wrist and on a single pass canvas strap the presence and legibility on wrist is excellent, yet I sometimes forget I'm wearing it. I think mine has an SW200 on board. The crown action when re-engaging the hacked mov't can be a tell tale sign. I'm not 100% though... Either way, it's a healthy mov't running very well and quality throughout is ridiculously good for the price.
I wouldn’t consider this watch a “beater” because when I think of beater I think of something not meant to be treated with the best regards; this watch deserves a better title than “beater”!
I have the bronze version with the vintage dial and it is definitely the most comfortable watch I own. I paired it with a custom strap made by sherpleatherworks and it fits perfectly with the look. I was also extremely lucky in regards to accuracy, after 1 month of constant wear mine is 1.5 seconds fast, and that's for the whole month and not per day! I'm not sure if these are regulated at the factory but it has been amazing.
Good review, accurate. Have a bronze c/sub the 1st. of my now 7 Glycine's. Recently added a 1999 Airman 6. $ wise these are the best value / bang for the buck Swiss watches out there. Invicta saved Glycine so as long as they advertise / market them better, and keep the tradition Who Cares - i.e. Swatch group's ownings
Yep. I'm a Glycine fan too. Don't own 7! Own 2. But the Airman Purist variants are one of my favourite watches; full stop. Undoubtedly Invicta saved Glycine. They've certainly made them more accessible without compromising on the quality, but they are sneaking steadily into the homage world, especially with drop.com exclusive releases. I'm happy that the brand is still around, not so happy about the increase in homage ref's. Bottom line, if they keep making the Glycine ref's we know and love they'll be fine. And this is from a guy who's not averse to a Steinhart or 2, as long as the watch being copied is no longer in production, I'm fine with an homage.
I own the GL0076. I think it is one of my most comfortable on bracelet. I really appreciate the thinness of it. Managed to get it brand new under $300 last year.
I agree! Just received my GL0408, absolutely beautiful! I admit that I changed the NATO strap immediately, as I do with almost every watch I buy, and I find too subjective to be evaluated as an attribute or deficiency of the watch. My tastes are centered on rubber/silicone, leather, or metal. But the GL0408 is amazing. Size, quality, & movement. I wish I could do a video on this watch, but I'm not very resourceful with that. Great review!
A week in to owning GL0431 and I am super impressed. Has not lost a second yet. Prolly anomaly for it to be this accurate out of the box. I cant over state the how light and thin this watch is. If you have compromised vision like I do I highly recommend this dial combo. Even without my readers I can tell time down to the second thanks to the marshmallow second hand and orange color. It is crazy this watch is only $330 in USA.
The combat subs pricetags on Glycine website are 1420 Ch. almost sixteenhundred dollars. And everybody here talks about less than fivehundred. Can anyone explain this diference? And on Jomashop the tag is 1500 plus. (VD discount puts them in low fourhundreds though). And BTW I didn´t like Invicta - until I saw this vid and read some comments that might easily make me reconsider...
love your review! you just earned a sub. AND I pulled the trigger on a GL0317 GMT automatic. I can't wait for it to get here! Thanx again for a great review!
I don't mind that they've made some newer dials, I just hate that they discontinued the GL0249 and subsequent GL088. I think that was by far the best dial that they had, and now it appears they're getting more and more into the homage style dials. At least the Airman is unmolested (for now).
I have an Airman and the Combat Chronograph that they discontinued. They are both solid and beautiful watches and they both get complements and are noticed very easy since they stand out from other watches.
When they bought Glycine, Invicta said that they wouldn't interfere with Glycine's operations. They've kept their word. It's not like they could ruic Glycine because, after all, the one thing that Invicta makes remarkably well are dive watches, especially their Grand Divers.
I love my glycine sub. I was worried because I bought it after the invicta takeover. I was pleased to see that my glycine still held its own identity. And eventually I’ll have a second one
I just bought the gl0081 brand new yet I think it was made in 2017,cost on eBay with tax and shipping $355.00 it was a hard choice because a yr ago I bought a Oris aquis with box and papers from a pawn shop in mint condition for 300.00 and wear it daily, I can’t wait to receive my new watch and hope it’s a good investment
The debate over pre and post invicta is that of perception rather than reality. It would have cost more $ to change the tooling to make it cheaper/change it like most people accuse. Any variation is unit to unit qc nit because they changed ownership.
Thanks Steve! On the bronze model you should be aware that the crown is slightly a different color. and the buckle is not from bronze. (this was the first bronze model) I don't know if they updated the crown and the buckle on bronze for the Vintage combat sub. (the 2020 model)
A very interesting review- nice one! Whilst I don't 'need' more watches- I have been very tempted by the Vintage Combat Sub. It's definitely an aesthetic watch and I personally don't care about the Invicta connection.
Great video! Glycine is great value for money and doesn't get the attention it deserves. For one of your next videos could you please look at Aquadive (either the Bathyscaphe 100 or the Bathysphere 100 GMT)? Thanks again for putting out some of the best content out there on watch design and history!
Thanks! I wanted to buy a bathysphere 100 before UK got outside EU, but i gave up on the project. but i do want to grab one for the Review. Still I have a doxa 300T incoming :D
@@BraveBeaters lol doesn't that mean you'll save 18% on VAT now? anyways exciting to know about the doxa and reeeally looking forward to the doxa and aquadive reviews!
Excellent video, mate! Thanks for settling the score on the post Invicta pieces. Although I'd have to say... Your eyes are very distracting. They're so blue that I drown in them. And I say that in a very manly complimentary way. 😂✊🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
I subscribed to you yesterday for the production value and way you do the reviews. But there is one thing I notice in all your videos - your narrative sections are significantly quieter than the intro or other YT videos. I end up cranking my speakers up which I never have to do otherwise. Please, up the voice volume.
thanks to invicta, glycines are cheap af now. i just picked up an as-new airman gmt mystery 42 for $600. all black, no lume and sw330-2 (eta2893-2) with 3 time zone displays. that's a lot of watch for the money.
Great video! I always think the Glycine Combat Subs and especially the Combat Fieldwatches are a bit too big. 39mm for the Combat Sub would be ideal, 38mm big enough for the Combat. Hey, I would love to see your take on the Vostok Amphibia. If those are not "Brave Beaters", I don't know ;-) Stay brave and stay safe!
@@BraveBeaters Cool I think they have a pretty interesting story and used a unique approach to solve the challenges a divers watch has to face. And the coolest fact. They are so damn affordable.
I like Glycine a lot though I’ve never gone as far as owning one. They inspired Rolex’s Explorer II go as far as saying Rolex just copied Glycine. What a shame a reputable and historic brand gets taken over by non other than invicta..
Why is it a shame!? Same build quality and you can get them at a great price the invicta ownership pretty much left things alone and it’s still a great watch I own invictas too and the build quality on them is very good,you may not like some of the designs but they make a great watch!
These actually aren't beater watches. Just because the price isn't inflated doesn't mean it's trash. Get the right model and its sturdy entry level swiss luxury. Try beating a good one you will lose and it will make you respect it. A beater is an orient or something like that
Otra manera de diferenciarlos es por la tapa trasera glycine independiente solo tenía grabado la parte de las focas y el tridente pos invicta llevan grabado esa parte y el contorno a mi me da que los dos relojes del video son pos invicta ya que an vuelto a dejar de utilizar el logo alado
This is the best diver sub $500 (see what I did there?). You have to go up to Longines HydroConquest (the ceramic version), Squale 1521 or Oris Aquis to really upgrade. The value proposition with the Combat Sub at the current price point of around $300-350 is unbeatable. Worth every penny and you won't get a better bang for buck watch at this price point.
My 2022 Combat Sub Automatic went back to their facility due to a faulty movement under warranty from Ashford. It wouldn't hand wind. Seems like some gears were stripped. Felt and sounded like that. They responded saying that these were not meant to be hand wound like a Seiko. Yeah, typical Invicta response. This is an ETA 2824 movement. Or at least a chinese licensed version. I should be able to hand wind this movement into 2053. I have two Glycines and I love them both but Invicta has ruined them, at least from a service and honesty perspective. I think entry to mid level watches are the best experiences. I dig brands like Certina, Ball, Marathon, Glycine, Fortis, Oris, Laco, and even Casio. I like watches that appeal to me and the price is secondary. But I expect good customer service no matter how much or little I spend.
Thank you for great compare. Can you tell what is your wrist size? I've nearly 8 inches so I'm thinking about 46 mm version. Thanks in advice for your reply.
Hey. Great upload. I own the same Combat Sub ref.: the full DLC variant, it was on a bracelet, but I wear it on a 'desert sand' coloured military canvas strap from Haveston. Or a red perlon if I'm feeling jaunty! It's a great beater man. The only 'blacked out' piece I own. And it has that 'down to business' Combat look I expect from Glycine. Good to see that the quality hasn't dropped post Invicta. But the styling? I like this design and I wouldn't call it an homage by any stretch, despite the 3, 6, 9 dial. It may be referred to as an 'Explorer dial' - but Rolex don't own the 3 numeral + index layout. That said, some of the drop.com exclusive Glycine releases are pure homage... Pepsi bezel + cyclops on a Combat Sub?...Glycine should be better than that. Anyway - still a cracking watch, especially for under $500. Cheers mate. A.
Fully agree! thanks for your thoughts. A great beater for the price range! as for the drop release, I like them, still. If they will continue to do this in the future. They will end up being a secondary Steinhart, knows for making homages after Rolex.
@@tuandung3109 Hey Dûng. Mine is PVD. I didn't really know my coatings back when I wrote ^, so sorry for the confusion. That said, the PVD coating has lasted ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ well. I'm not that hard on my watches but most end up with the usual micro-scratches or more. I use a Tisell Explorer 214270 copy as a beater sport watch and the Glycine as a beater dive watch (beach, water front, swimming etc.) and it doesn't have a mark on it: except under the lugs from bracelet removal/replacement. The bracelet is ᴠᴇʀʏ difficult to remove due to how tight the tolerances are + the apertures that allow you to get at the spring bars are small. I'm pretty rough with my bracelet and strap changes but even so the coating around the lugs has stood up well - better than polished stainless... Bottom line I wouldn't be concerned about the PVD coating. If you like the watch, buy it whilst they're at the current price. I passed up on buying an Airman DC-4 b/c I already have an Airman and now the prices have shot up, so I'm kicking myself... Glycines quality is ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ underrated imo.
J'ai pas tout tout compris.... mais ce que je peux dire c'est que j'ai 3 Combat-Sub de différentes générations et elles se valent toutes. J'ai même un légère préférence pour les Glycines post Invicta car on peut les trouver à un meilleurs prix (merci le jugement hâtive des gens) !... Je pense que c'est le meilleur rapport/qualité prix dans l'entrée de gamme "américano"-suisse-made.
For me Glycine Combat Sub GL0076 look great, but I wonder between Seiko samurai king. Which you think is better? Seiko has ceramic bezel and ugly cyclop on date.
Invicta have no input into Glycine watches. The modern Glycine Combat Sub is excellent, although a 40mm version would be nice, I got mine on a bracelet for $319 from Jomashop. Easily the best value for money Swiss diver on the market
Literally just got the same watch lol. But I wish it came with the rubber strap instead of the metal one. I'll have to replace it eventually down the line
Mai am o întrebare pentru tine, dar nu are legătură cu filmulețul de azi, așa că te rog să nu te superi. Care e părerea ta despre diverele de la Orient? In special cele noi. Kamasu si Kano? Mulțumesc anticipat pentru răspuns
I agree that it's a good, solid value that has some really nice features for the price, especially on the secondary market. But once you're in the secondary market Squale pieces can be found in the same price range and they are for sure a better overall value from a brand that has even stronger heritage and doesn't suffer from having been touched by Invicta. Would be interesting to compare the two in a video.
Pero son relojes que dan mucho por poco y de una calidad excepcional por los precios que tienen yo tengo varias piezas de otras casas de renombre que cuestan tres veces más dándote la misma calidad y acabados y incluso inferiores a mi al principio no me combencia mucho pero hoy por hoy puedo decir que es una gran casa y tal como están os precios del mercado suizo independientemente de que usen calibres de terceros son piezas con la totalidad de sus fornituras 100 por 100 suizas cosa que muchísimas casas suizas no pueden decir lo mismo por ensamblajes fuera del país en asia pr piezas hechas fuera e.t.r tanto del grupo swhac. Monpelier e.ct tener un glycine es tener algo suizo al 100 por cien compran el calibre a etasa son calibres producidos en suiza y todo lo demas lo siguen produciendo ellos en suiza esperemos que invicta no meta las narices por que jodera una casa con istoria tendrían que aprovechar esta acquisicion respetarla y dejarla trabajar a su aire y hacerla su buque insignia y de paso intentar volver a posicionarse con un departamento swin made en el mercado suizo como invicta pues invicta tanvien era una muy buena casa independiente suiza con su istoria y con relojes a la altura de cualquier otra
i like my combat sub i was never impressed with its casio duro like lume. i bought mine new and shortly after i had to send it in for service as it ran fast by 45 minutes. i dont believe it was ever a $1000+ watch
I just bought one 4 days ago and I love it. The looks, the quality, everything about it is amazing for the price.
ha! congrats! which model ?
@@BraveBeaters thanks, I got the GL0092
@@Chris-yt-007 UUU! Love it! I like this model, its courageous. red with gold and silver, a playful summer watch :D Enjoy it Chris!
@@BraveBeaters thanks mate
@@BraveBeaters Andrei , glycine sub sau certina ds80? Am nevoie de un diver pe care sa-l port in orice condiții, nu doar sa arate bine:) glycine, oris aquis, certina, In spațiul asta Ma uit, merci mult !
I own a few of both. Nothing changed. Still the best diver watch for the price range. Recently bought the GL0273. Love the black dlc coating with the green accents.
Brilliant idea for a video! Hopefully, you have finally put that whole 'Post Invicta' myth to rest!
Thanks Michael. Hopefully yes :)
I think your content and production value is always excellent. It's criminal that you do not have a bigger following! Keep up the great work and I look forward to more of your great content!
They will come, eventually :) I will flood RUclips at some point :D
Well said. Im sure a bigger following will come.
@@BraveBeaters I hope so. I agree with freemason419 that your videos are outstanding. They are extremely informative and well done.
Thanks for the informative review. Fully agree. I just bought the newer design and really love the geometry and the thin comfortable feel. Such a great value!
Indeed! Enjoy it's a great watch!
Truely underrated beater, the slenderness and comfort is second to none, even in much much higher price brackets.
This watch with slightly better materials and made by Tudor (for exemple) would take the world by storm.
Agree Marvin!
Agreed Marvin.
I paid something like $350 shipped for mine on a bracelet. The same blacked out DLC version.
The proportions are perfect for my larger than average wrist and on a single pass canvas strap the presence and legibility on wrist is excellent, yet I sometimes forget I'm wearing it.
I think mine has an SW200 on board. The crown action when re-engaging the hacked mov't can be a tell tale sign. I'm not 100% though... Either way, it's a healthy mov't running very well and quality throughout is ridiculously good for the price.
I wouldn’t consider this watch a “beater” because when I think of beater I think of something not meant to be treated with the best regards; this watch deserves a better title than “beater”!
I have the bronze version with the vintage dial and it is definitely the most comfortable watch I own. I paired it with a custom strap made by sherpleatherworks and it fits perfectly with the look. I was also extremely lucky in regards to accuracy, after 1 month of constant wear mine is 1.5 seconds fast, and that's for the whole month and not per day! I'm not sure if these are regulated at the factory but it has been amazing.
@@jimg8887 Sherp makes the most amazing straps. A great choice!
Good review, accurate. Have a bronze c/sub the 1st. of my now 7 Glycine's. Recently added a 1999 Airman 6. $ wise these are the best value / bang for the buck Swiss watches out there. Invicta saved Glycine so as long as they advertise / market them better, and keep the tradition Who Cares - i.e. Swatch group's ownings
Glycine all the way, nice collection :) Indeed, Invicta actually saved Glycine.
Yep. I'm a Glycine fan too. Don't own 7! Own 2. But the Airman Purist variants are one of my favourite watches; full stop.
Undoubtedly Invicta saved Glycine. They've certainly made them more accessible without compromising on the quality, but they are sneaking steadily into the homage world, especially with drop.com exclusive releases.
I'm happy that the brand is still around, not so happy about the increase in homage ref's.
Bottom line, if they keep making the Glycine ref's we know and love they'll be fine.
And this is from a guy who's not averse to a Steinhart or 2, as long as the watch being copied is no longer in production, I'm fine with an homage.
Never owned one but have seen some in person. They are shockingly thin! Superb video as always Andrei.
Thanks Vlad, ideed quite exotic for a 10 mm thickness :)
I own the GL0076. I think it is one of my most comfortable on bracelet. I really appreciate the thinness of it. Managed to get it brand new under $300 last year.
Uu, my favourite and the price was awesome! gl0076, enjoy it. :)
Amazing comparition. Thank you for demystify this situation about Invicta bought the Glycine company!!!
All the best broo!!!
Thank you Alex! I appreciate it! and yes, I think there are no reasons not to buy a Glycine in the future, they are on the right path :)
I agree! Just received my GL0408, absolutely beautiful!
I admit that I changed the NATO strap immediately, as I do with almost every watch I buy, and I find too subjective to be evaluated as an attribute or deficiency of the watch. My tastes are centered on rubber/silicone, leather, or metal. But the GL0408 is amazing. Size, quality, & movement. I wish I could do a video on this watch, but I'm not very resourceful with that.
Great review!
I have to say that I appreciate your reviews. Balanced and competent, I think.
Thank you Thomas I appreciate that! :) it is work in progress, at some point they will be better balanced.
Great video brother, need to get one of these into the collection!
Thanks Miguel! defo you should try one :)
@@BraveBeaters 😊
Nice video ! Love the macro shots ! New subscriber ! Keep growing your channel !!
Very good idea to do this comparison! The Vintage looks really nice 🙌
It's not bad, yes :)
Mate, brilliant reviews and camera work 👌
Fine review as always Andrei.
Thank you :)
A week in to owning GL0431 and I am super impressed. Has not lost a second yet. Prolly anomaly for it to be this accurate out of the box. I cant over state the how light and thin this watch is. If you have compromised vision like I do I highly recommend this dial combo. Even without my readers I can tell time down to the second thanks to the marshmallow second hand and orange color. It is crazy this watch is only $330 in USA.
Great looking watches, definitely in the brave beater category,, thanks for showing us these...
True beauties :) indeed
The combat subs pricetags on Glycine website are 1420 Ch. almost sixteenhundred dollars. And everybody here talks about less than fivehundred. Can anyone explain this diference? And on Jomashop the tag is 1500 plus. (VD discount puts them in low fourhundreds though). And BTW I didn´t like Invicta - until I saw this vid and read some comments that might easily make me reconsider...
Damn, the quality of your videos is soo good.
Thank you :D
Great content and presentation again. I'm amazed your following isn't bigger; I'm sure it will be in time. Thanks for the video.
Thank you ! Yhet will come at some point, they are not convinced yet :D
love your review! you just earned a sub. AND I pulled the trigger on a GL0317 GMT automatic. I can't wait for it to get here! Thanx again for a great review!
I don't mind that they've made some newer dials, I just hate that they discontinued the GL0249 and subsequent GL088. I think that was by far the best dial that they had, and now it appears they're getting more and more into the homage style dials. At least the Airman is unmolested (for now).
Saw the black. One version at Costco I would definitely f****** rock that
I have an Airman and the Combat Chronograph that they discontinued. They are both solid and beautiful watches and they both get complements and are noticed very easy since they stand out from other watches.
Congrats, beautiful pieces!
The GL0275 is awesome! I bought one at the end of the year and I love that huge moose of a watch. It is so darn comfortable and so legible.
I love it! can't wait to try one :D
I got mine with black bracelet which was nice but after trying it with NATO bands it is much better
When they bought Glycine, Invicta said that they wouldn't interfere with Glycine's operations. They've kept their word. It's not like they could ruic Glycine because, after all, the one thing that Invicta makes remarkably well are dive watches, especially their Grand Divers.
I love my glycine sub. I was worried because I bought it after the invicta takeover. I was pleased to see that my glycine still held its own identity. And eventually I’ll have a second one
I just bought the gl0081 brand new yet I think it was made in 2017,cost on eBay with tax and shipping $355.00 it was a hard choice because a yr ago I bought a Oris aquis with box and papers from a pawn shop in mint condition for 300.00 and wear it daily, I can’t wait to receive my new watch and hope it’s a good investment
The best value Swiss dive watch you can get! The only thing Invicta has changed is made them more affordable! Love this watch.
Enjoyed the video. 👍 Love the slim profile on the combat sub.
Thank you Sir :) yup, quite exotic the profile
I went with the bronze combat,green dial...its a real beauty.
Excellent choice Sir :)
I got a sub combat 6 glycine. It is beautiful and gains 3 secs a day. Perfect..Great value for money
Great to hear! a great watch!
Great video my friend! I’d love to get a combat sub at some point!
Thank you Sir! you should try one, you won't regret it :)
Damn that's some good camera work
Thanks Nick :)
The debate over pre and post invicta is that of perception rather than reality.
It would have cost more $ to change the tooling to make it cheaper/change it like most people accuse. Any variation is unit to unit qc nit because they changed ownership.
Like them both, seriously considering a bronze Combat Sub...
Thanks, keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Steve! On the bronze model you should be aware that the crown is slightly a different color. and the buckle is not from bronze. (this was the first bronze model) I don't know if they updated the crown and the buckle on bronze for the Vintage combat sub. (the 2020 model)
@@BraveBeaters excellent insight, thank you Andre (hope I got your name right). Appreciate your advice 👍🏻
Absolutely love my GL0244
I have the GL0249, it is an amazing watch for the price.
Congrats, it is an amazing watch :)
Very pleasant video to watch, pretty much like ASMR LOL love it, congrats!!
A very interesting review- nice one! Whilst I don't 'need' more watches- I have been very tempted by the Vintage Combat Sub. It's definitely an aesthetic watch and I personally don't care about the Invicta connection.
Hi Alex, Thanks for your thoughts.
Indeed interesting brand that offers great designs for affordable prices :)
The thin case and downward-curved lugs make this the most comfortable affordable auto diver you can buy.
Simon, you are totally right, swiss made, automatic sellita or eta for 300$ ish. unbeatable
These curved lugs feel great. I can wear a larger watch then I’m used to with this shape
Great video! Glycine is great value for money and doesn't get the attention it deserves.
For one of your next videos could you please look at Aquadive (either the Bathyscaphe 100 or the Bathysphere 100 GMT)?
Thanks again for putting out some of the best content out there on watch design and history!
Thanks! I wanted to buy a bathysphere 100 before UK got outside EU, but i gave up on the project. but i do want to grab one for the Review. Still I have a doxa 300T incoming :D
@@BraveBeaters lol doesn't that mean you'll save 18% on VAT now? anyways exciting to know about the doxa and reeeally looking forward to the doxa and aquadive reviews!
I wanted to buy it from UK and ship it to EU.
@@BraveBeaters understood. good luck with that! i hope to pick one up later this year when i visit switzerland.
Invicta hasn’t ruined the quality.I have 2 Pre Invicta and 3 post invicta. I think they may be slightly better
Yes, you are right Kevin, this is what i concluded as well :) Thanks for your thoughts.
wow, these new vintage subs look amazing! do you know where I can pick one up here within the EU?
Excellent video, mate! Thanks for settling the score on the post Invicta pieces. Although I'd have to say... Your eyes are very distracting. They're so blue that I drown in them. And I say that in a very manly complimentary way. 😂✊🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
The Combat Sub 36 is amazing. $369. A lot of watch for the money.
last night I wanted to buy one from ebay :D
Fantastic comparison video. 👍 👍
Thanks! 👍
I just subbed ~!!! Great Review ~!!
Excellent review and comparison.
I subscribed to you yesterday for the production value and way you do the reviews.
But there is one thing I notice in all your videos - your narrative sections are significantly quieter than the intro or other YT videos. I end up cranking my speakers up which I never have to do otherwise. Please, up the voice volume.
AHAHHAHA! sorry for that! I will make sure I balance the videos :) promises
I own the 36
I like the clean 369 dial, but the 42mm diameter is to large for my wrist
thanks to invicta, glycines are cheap af now. i just picked up an as-new airman gmt mystery 42 for $600. all black, no lume and sw330-2 (eta2893-2) with 3 time zone displays. that's a lot of watch for the money.
Great deal and an amazing watch! congrats!
I like the new Glycine watches, its the same as before.
Nice review! What is your impression of the "duration" of the lume (how long it lasts)?
Thanks! well it is similar to the seiko lume. it lasts but no so much as the blue swiss superluminova
Great video! I always think the Glycine Combat Subs and especially the Combat Fieldwatches are a bit too big.
39mm for the Combat Sub would be ideal, 38mm big enough for the Combat.
Hey, I would love to see your take on the Vostok Amphibia. If those are not "Brave Beaters", I don't know ;-)
Stay brave and stay safe!
Hi, interesting idea, I will try to grab one for review :) As well, be brave :D
@@BraveBeaters Cool I think they have a pretty interesting story and used a unique approach to solve the challenges a divers watch has to face. And the coolest fact. They are so damn affordable.
Great comparison. I’m considering picking up one of the new ones.
Thanks :) good pieces, yup
Good luck finding the orange one. They stopped making it and now they cost double.
I like Glycine a lot though I’ve never gone as far as owning one. They inspired Rolex’s Explorer II go as far as saying Rolex just copied Glycine. What a shame a reputable and historic brand gets taken over by non other than invicta..
Soon I will review the Airman, and I want to list all the patented features made by Glycine,and borrowed by Rolex in the end :D
Why is it a shame!? Same build quality and you can get them at a great price the invicta ownership pretty much left things alone and it’s still a great watch I own invictas too and the build quality on them is very good,you may not like some of the designs but they make a great watch!
@@brianbuchert6382 fair point, Brian. Do enjoy your watches, Sir.
Great video! Thanks
These actually aren't beater watches. Just because the price isn't inflated doesn't mean it's trash. Get the right model and its sturdy entry level swiss luxury. Try beating a good one you will lose and it will make you respect it. A beater is an orient or something like that
That’s basically what I said
Otra manera de diferenciarlos es por la tapa trasera glycine independiente solo tenía grabado la parte de las focas y el tridente pos invicta llevan grabado esa parte y el contorno a mi me da que los dos relojes del video son pos invicta ya que an vuelto a dejar de utilizar el logo alado
This is the best diver sub $500 (see what I did there?). You have to go up to Longines HydroConquest (the ceramic version), Squale 1521 or Oris Aquis to really upgrade. The value proposition with the Combat Sub at the current price point of around $300-350 is unbeatable. Worth every penny and you won't get a better bang for buck watch at this price point.
My 2022 Combat Sub Automatic went back to their facility due to a faulty movement under warranty from Ashford. It wouldn't hand wind. Seems like some gears were stripped. Felt and sounded like that. They responded saying that these were not meant to be hand wound like a Seiko. Yeah, typical Invicta response. This is an ETA 2824 movement. Or at least a chinese licensed version. I should be able to hand wind this movement into 2053. I have two Glycines and I love them both but Invicta has ruined them, at least from a service and honesty perspective. I think entry to mid level watches are the best experiences. I dig brands like Certina, Ball, Marathon, Glycine, Fortis, Oris, Laco, and even Casio. I like watches that appeal to me and the price is secondary. But I expect good customer service no matter how much or little I spend.
Beatifull video very interesting!what's your wrist size please!?
Hi, it is 7 inch / 17 cm in circumference.
Thank you for great compare. Can you tell what is your wrist size? I've nearly 8 inches so I'm thinking about 46 mm version. Thanks in advice for your reply.
Hi, It's 7 inch, 17 cm in circumference.
Nice video, this dude reminds me of a Bond villain
Hey. Great upload. I own the same Combat Sub ref.: the full DLC variant, it was on a bracelet, but I wear it on a 'desert sand' coloured military canvas strap from Haveston. Or a red perlon if I'm feeling jaunty!
It's a great beater man. The only 'blacked out' piece I own. And it has that 'down to business' Combat look I expect from Glycine.
Good to see that the quality hasn't dropped post Invicta. But the styling? I like this design and I wouldn't call it an homage by any stretch, despite the 3, 6, 9 dial. It may be referred to as an 'Explorer dial' - but Rolex don't own the 3 numeral + index layout. That said, some of the drop.com exclusive Glycine releases are pure homage... Pepsi bezel + cyclops on a Combat Sub?...Glycine should be better than that.
Anyway - still a cracking watch, especially for under $500.
Cheers mate.
A.
Fully agree! thanks for your thoughts. A great beater for the price range! as for the drop release, I like them, still. If they will continue to do this in the future. They will end up being a secondary Steinhart, knows for making homages after Rolex.
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True. And that would be a shame.
@@anthonysmith2982It's a pity because they cannot rely on their amazing history. :\
Hi Anthony, which Glycine with DLC did you buy? I really love the full black Combat Sub but I'm not sure how long its PVD can last.
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Hey Dûng.
Mine is PVD.
I didn't really know my coatings back when I wrote ^, so sorry for the confusion.
That said, the PVD coating has lasted ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ well.
I'm not that hard on my watches but most end up with the usual micro-scratches or more.
I use a Tisell Explorer 214270 copy as a beater sport watch and the Glycine as a beater dive watch (beach, water front, swimming etc.) and it doesn't have a mark on it: except under the lugs from bracelet removal/replacement. The bracelet is ᴠᴇʀʏ difficult to remove due to how tight the tolerances are + the apertures that allow you to get at the spring bars are small. I'm pretty rough with my bracelet and strap changes but even so the coating around the lugs has stood up well - better than polished stainless...
Bottom line I wouldn't be concerned about the PVD coating. If you like the watch, buy it whilst they're at the current price. I passed up on buying an Airman DC-4 b/c I already have an Airman and now the prices have shot up, so I'm kicking myself...
Glycines quality is ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ underrated imo.
J'ai pas tout tout compris.... mais ce que je peux dire c'est que j'ai 3 Combat-Sub de différentes générations et elles se valent toutes.
J'ai même un légère préférence pour les Glycines post Invicta car on peut les trouver à un meilleurs prix (merci le jugement hâtive des gens) !...
Je pense que c'est le meilleur rapport/qualité prix dans l'entrée de gamme "américano"-suisse-made.
Enjoyed.
Amazing!😍💣💯
For me Glycine Combat Sub GL0076 look great, but I wonder between Seiko samurai king. Which you think is better? Seiko has ceramic bezel and ugly cyclop on date.
Dont know why but the Alpina speaks more with me than the Glycine
Invicta have no input into Glycine watches. The modern Glycine Combat Sub is excellent, although a 40mm version would be nice, I got mine on a bracelet for $319 from Jomashop. Easily the best value for money Swiss diver on the market
True :)
Literally just got the same watch lol. But I wish it came with the rubber strap instead of the metal one. I'll have to replace it eventually down the line
Is the Glycine Combat GL0265 a good Tudor Black Bay Bronze Alternative?
Hi, indeed, really close to the bronze Tudor version.
Salut. Imi place foarte mult aceasta marca. Din România, de unde aș putea comanda? Pot direct de pe site-ul lor?Mulțumesc
Salut! din pacate nu prea se gasesc prin europa. iar la ei pe site preturile sunt astronomice. iti recomad amazon sau ebay.
Mulțumesc mult
Mai am o întrebare pentru tine, dar nu are legătură cu filmulețul de azi, așa că te rog să nu te superi. Care e părerea ta despre diverele de la Orient? In special cele noi. Kamasu si Kano? Mulțumesc anticipat pentru răspuns
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Appreciate your feedback! Welcome aboard :)
I agree that it's a good, solid value that has some really nice features for the price, especially on the secondary market. But once you're in the secondary market Squale pieces can be found in the same price range and they are for sure a better overall value from a brand that has even stronger heritage and doesn't suffer from having been touched by Invicta. Would be interesting to compare the two in a video.
Pero son relojes que dan mucho por poco y de una calidad excepcional por los precios que tienen yo tengo varias piezas de otras casas de renombre que cuestan tres veces más dándote la misma calidad y acabados y incluso inferiores a mi al principio no me combencia mucho pero hoy por hoy puedo decir que es una gran casa y tal como están os precios del mercado suizo independientemente de que usen calibres de terceros son piezas con la totalidad de sus fornituras 100 por 100 suizas cosa que muchísimas casas suizas no pueden decir lo mismo por ensamblajes fuera del país en asia pr piezas hechas fuera e.t.r tanto del grupo swhac. Monpelier e.ct tener un glycine es tener algo suizo al 100 por cien compran el calibre a etasa son calibres producidos en suiza y todo lo demas lo siguen produciendo ellos en suiza esperemos que invicta no meta las narices por que jodera una casa con istoria tendrían que aprovechar esta acquisicion respetarla y dejarla trabajar a su aire y hacerla su buque insignia y de paso intentar volver a posicionarse con un departamento swin made en el mercado suizo como invicta pues invicta tanvien era una muy buena casa independiente suiza con su istoria y con relojes a la altura de cualquier otra
pre is better because when you pull the crown out you get the O rings.
i like my combat sub i was never impressed with its casio duro like lume. i bought mine new and shortly after i had to send it in for service as it ran fast by 45 minutes. i dont believe it was ever a $1000+ watch
Size of your wrist? Thanks!
Hi, it's 7 inch or 17 cm in circumference. I guess I should mention this on the videos :)
where can i buy GL0249?
ebay I guess
Anyone have a weight on these? Without the bracelet (GL0088)? Comparing with Hamilton Khaki Scuba
I don't know the weight of the Khaki scuba, but the GL088 is not weighty at all
Next time, mention your wrist size
My combat sub broke down on me after 5 months
really? how come?
It just randomly stopped working out of the blue while I was working.
All sold out T T....
Lose the distracting background music!
its a sht post invicta.