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Glycine Combat Sub Bronze Automatic Watch

Name: Glycine Combat Sub Bronze Automatic Watch
Brand: Glycine
SKU: glycine-combat-sub-bronze-automatic-watch
Price: 415 USD
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Rating: 4.277778 (54 reviews)

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From its clean dial and diver’s bezel to its 200-meter water resistance rating and workhorse movement, the Glycine Combat Sub is a staple of the watch community. It’s been done in a wide spectrum of colors and finishes, but never before in bronze—until now Read More

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Danlib1

104

Jan 16, 2019

I’m tempted, but a cautionary tale here. About 18 months ago I purchased the 42mm Combat Sub off MD, with the ETA 2824 movement. After a month or so, I began to notice a “grainy” feeling in the stem when hand winding, changing the date or time, etc. At first, I considered it tolerable. Fast forward to today...it no longer hand winds, and feels like the stem tube is failing. It’s going to my certified watchmaker for a look next week. More likely than not, the repair will cost half of the original purchase price. I own other watches with ETA 2824 movements, as well as numerous Miyota and Seiko units. The only failure I’ve ever experienced of this nature is with the Glycine. Your experience may be much better- likely so. But I’m very leery of anything coming from Glycine these days.

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AkMikes

Apr 3, 2019

Here’s a piece I ran across with a little of the movement saga;https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/swatch-group-issues-statement-warning-of-massive-price-hikes-for-supplied-movements

Bobraz

2631

Apr 3, 2019

AkMikesWhen ETA decided to limit supply, years ago, in a startling reversal they were prevented from doing so by the Swiss authorities, and ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse had to extend their timelines to 2023... Of course, the supply of ETA has already started to dwindle dramatically since the mid 2010's and there is already a price hike due to it.

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hovo73

May 27, 2019

Two more strap options.

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Massdropnamething

Jun 30, 2019

hovo73Where did you get that khaki and black strap? looks kinda like the Tudor one.

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hovo73

Jul 1, 2019

MassdropnamethingYou mean the one in the last 2 pics? It's actually Dark Navy (black) with desert sand colored center line. It's the new "Chevron" NATO from Crown and Buckle. There are a few other colors available: https://www.crownandbuckle.com/straps-by-type/chevron-watch-straps.html I wish there was a bronze hardware option, then it would be perfect, but brushed option works OK too.

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Logan5tx

Apr 26, 2019

It doesn't appear I can post my review on the review tab for some reason, so I thought I'd share my two cents about this watch here in the discussion...

I picked this watch up on eBay about a month ago from the Glycinedirect for $400. I had been lusting over the Tudor Black Bay Bronze since it first came out but didn’t want to invest that much, so I had been searching for a lower priced bronze diver that would scratch the itch for me. I agonized over choosing the brown dial (as it was most similar to the Tudor) vs the blue dial (blue is my favorite color and I’m a sucker for a blue watch). I ended up going with the 42 mm blue dial, and the only option at the time was for the version with the brown bezel insert vs the blue. To provide definitive clarification, the lug width on the 42mm watch is 22mm, and the buckle width is 20mm. Prior to even receiving the watch, I decided to replace the strap. Although I liked the blue color of the original, something about the texture already didn’t sit right with me even in the photos. I had in mind either a darker vintage looking leather or a sail cloth type canvas strap. I decided on canvas as I intended the watch to be a daily beater over the coming summer with lots of swimming predicted. I ordered three different straps to try out- two slightly different brown colors and a navy blue similar to the original. Although they all looked great to my eye, I haven’t been able to bring myself to use either of the brown straps because I just love the navy’s contrast against the bronze and compliment to the blue dial. As luck would have it, the stock buckle also fit the strap as well so I was able to transfer it to the new strap to retain the stock look. When the watch first arrived, it was a bright, almost rose gold color. I thought it was beautiful but new it wouldn’t last. As predicted, the bronze began to develop noticeable patina after about a week on the wrist. A jump into a swimming pool and hot tub quickly set a very noticeable dark bronze color a few days later as well. I’m not a fan of the green crusty patina that I’ve seen a lot of people induce, but I will say that I have been very happy with the natural dark bronze/brownish color that the watch has developed since I’ve had it. I think it pairs especially well with the blue dial and strap. The watch has a very nice, to me ideal, weight to it. Hefty enough to feel like a solid quality piece of mechanics, but not so heavy to weigh you down. The shallow angle of the bezel insert pairs very nicely with the flat sapphire crystal and the conservative 4.5mm case. Per my quick unprofessional measurements, the watch is approximately 10mm thick from case back to crystal. It fits easily under my dress shirt and jacket sleeves when needed without getting hung up on them when getting dressed or pushing my sleeves up to check the time. The red second hand is a bonus for me; a touch I’ve always loved in a watch since I first had it on my Rolex Turnograph which I regrettably sold a couple years ago. I was curious about which parts of the watch were actually bronze. After seeing the patina develop over the few weeks I’ve had the watch, it is obvious to me that the watch case, crown, and bezel are bronze, but the bezel insert and buckle are not. Additionally, the case back is obviously stainless steel. As the bronze has evolved its patina, the bezel insert markers and buckles have retained their rose gold color since they are apparently not bronze. The bezel markers I don’t mind because I think the bright bronze color contrasts nicely with the rest of the watch. The buckle however, I’m not crazy about as the rest of the watch has taken on a more mature and aged look, I think the shiny buckles lends a sort of cheap look that doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the watch’s aesthetic. Having said that, it either doesn’t bother me enough or I’m just too lazy to replace it anytime soon with something more fitting. I’ve also seen discussion around the desire to find a strap with a real bronze buckle. Although I haven’t seen any, a cursory search on eBay returned a few options for real bronze buckles that were available to buy as stand-alone pieces to add to your strap at reasonable prices. I am not adventurous enough to open mine, but I remain curious about what the actual movement of the watch is (ETA vs. Sellita). For the price it is inconsequential to me but I would love to satisfy my curiosity at some point. The watch has been very accurate per my casual observance, and seems to run a few seconds fast which begins to make itself noticed after a couple of weeks when I note that the watch seems to be a minute or so ahead of my phone. If I’m feeling picky I’ll go ahead and reset it every few weeks when the mood strikes. Though I have seen some varying opinions on the daylight lume color, I quite like it. It looks to my eye to be a cream color in daylight but the extraordinary green glow doesn’t need much prodding to start shining as it begins to make itself shown even in shaded locations or rooms with only natural light. In the dark it really shines, literally! The large hour markers are wells that have been filled to the brim with this lume, as is the 12 o’clock/zero marker on the bezel marker. I’ve seen a lot of comments about the crown smoothness. I have noticed myself that it can take a bit of wiggling to get it to seat right when screwing the crown back down after setting. It almost feels as if the aging process of the bronze could have caused some resistance, however I can also state that it felt the same way when the watch was brand new, so unlikely. Additionally, the crown stem is most likely stainless steel so the bronze crown probably is not a factor in this. Having said that, I have had no trouble screwing the crown back down after setting. I’ve seen many comments on the dial color gradient; even some wondering if it was defect. As far as I can tell, all variants of this watch have the gradient effect. I’ve seen some other dive watches with this effect as well and I credit the rising popularity to the Rolex DeepSea with the gradient blue dial which as inspired by the depths of the ocean: As Rolex state themselves say, the dial shows a deep blue to pitch-black gradient that is “reminiscent of the ocean’s twilight zone, where the last trickle of light from the surface disappears into the abyss.” As a self-confessed watch addict who is particularly partial to dive watches, I have a several spanning a variety of price ranges, including a Vostok Amphibia, Seiko Solar PADI edition, this Gylcine, an Omega Seamaster 300, and a Rolex Submariner. As someone who sits at a desk all day and has zero diving experience, you can see how it’s crucial for me to have a watch that is waterproof up to 200 meters. As hard as I tried to reign in my watch purchases, I did fall off the wagon after a two year buying hiatus and pulled the proverbial trigger on this when I found it. Thus far I have had no regrets at all, and this Glycine has monopolized all of my wrist time since I’ve had it. I think it’s a beautiful watch that is unique and fun, and I don’t think you could go wrong with one. I’ve included photos of the watch as it looked on my wrist straight out of the package with the stock strap, as well as a couple of the watch after about 6 weeks of wear along with the aftermarket straps I bought for it.

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elshaneo

May 3, 2019

Logan5txThanks for your review. Check this strap: https://erikasoriginals.com/mn-straps/trident.php This Marine Nationale strap comes with bronze buckles as well although it will cost extra compared to the steel buckles.

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jpaolop

104

Nov 14, 2020

Given the ring is made of aluminum. Can anyone tell how long the color, (not sure if its anodized) will last? I feel it won't age well. Looking at this video, it's a little discouraging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjLmaSbqRT4

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beanerds2

387

Jan 28, 2021

jpaolopI have a SKX Seiko that's over 20 years old and yes the Bezel has faded but that's more to knock's and scratches that actual fading ,, don't worry about it as bu the time ( like my SKX ) its noticable the rest of the watch has plenty of ' Battle Scars ' ..

beanerds2

387

Jan 28, 2021

Yep !

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Dakotab

116

Feb 8, 2019

Please excuse the negativity I'm about to spew... because I'm in on this drop too... and own a number of Glycine models both from the past and present. I'm sad to say that my love of this company and it's work is waning as they have become something of a street hawker and in my opinion it is really reducing the perception of quality and value of their incredible heritage. I have had little negative to say about Glycine as they have always presented exceptional value and design. Unfortunately, price has become their focus... which may be from the weight of the Invicta ownership legacy. I noted today that there is an eBay seller that uses Glycine's old logo and is called Glycine-Direct... selling ALL the current styles at such low prices that any reference to "retail" price appears as nothing more than an insult to our intellect. Here is a link to this eBay seller's listing for the Combat Sub Bronze that we all just bought here on MD: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glycine-Mens-GL0200-Combat-Sub-48-Bronze-Automatic-48mm-Blue-Dial-Brown-Leather/113428157534?epid=22026809420&hash=item1a68d8545e:g:uK4AAOSwX-pcCTmm:rk:17:pf:0 Sorry Glycine... but this strategy (whether directly involved in the Glycine-Direct ebay listings or not) will exclude you from my perception of value and collect-ability. Sad to see this exquisite brand go to a price marketing model.

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McPete1

Feb 23, 2019

Truelove1, were you ever able to determine if your watch came with the stated ETA 2824 or did Glycine swap it out for Sellita SW200 like what happened to Danlib1 below? Please LMK. Thanks!

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n443

Jun 28, 2019

DakotabThere is no more Glycine. Only Invicta and their practices. MSRP is a joke at best and false advertising at worst. "Swiss Made" is very questionable nowadays. I would not be surprised if Glycine-Direct is Invicta direct. But take it for what it is -- a good looking bronze watch with a Selitta SW200 and chinese case for $415 incl. shipping. It's not a terrible deal. The SW200 alone is close to $150 in large bulk, bronze case, bezel, dial, hands, band, assembly, shipping, distribution, and the costs add up. So the real question is, do I get the real deal Tudor for $4K or the Invicta/Glycine for $400? Is a bronze watch worth that much to me? While I know that you very much get what you pay for, I am tempted.

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Watchyoutalkingabout

Jan 18, 2021

A Glycine? On Drop? Never thought I’d see such a day!

Omegaman68

546

Jan 18, 2021

WatchyoutalkingaboutNow that sir, is funny.

Watchyoutalkingabout

Jun 25, 2019

Honestly, I’ve been waiting for a bronze watch to drop just to show off the pic below. For the Glycine, This seems like a good price, but I’ve just yet to see a glycine piece that Makes me want to open my wallet. And when it comes to bronze, the company that gets it right, for me at least, is Zelos. Hence why I just purchased my second one, below.

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Cornwallj

Mar 30, 2020

WatchyoutalkingaboutA bronze cased true 24 hour with a beautiful sapphire in a reasonable size at a great price? I have yet to buy one, but Zelos keeps showing up when I really zero in my search for my next watch.... Drop should be all over everything this company makes. Odds are they cant touch em since it seems like everything they make is sold out, but maybe some day. Very nice. I think you may have actually just talked me out of the Glycine this time around.

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Watchyoutalkingabout

Mar 30, 2020

CornwalljThey normally sell out pretty quick, but there is still the blue dial bronze version left on his site. Horizons GMT. If you email Elshan, you might be able to get a small discount.

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lukinid

301

Jan 14, 2019

72 sold. I guess nobody cares about the Invicta thingy anymore. Anyway, anyone has any real life photo of this watches? I love the muted green color on the rendering, I just hope I won't be disappointed when I get the real thing.

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hoffman

Jan 15, 2019

This is not usually the case. I live in Europe and I have phoned Glycine in Switzerland for help and they informed me everything is as before. Drilled lugs still appear on some of the later airman series but not the recent Sub Combat apart from those left from old production. IWC. Rolex and others do not always drill the lugs straight through. I would have thought from an engineering point it would be cheaper to drill the lugs straight through. Because it is easier to drill straight through metal than have a machine that has to measure only part of the thickness of the metal.

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saaltonen

146

Jan 15, 2019

lukinidIt almost seems that the folks that were at Glycine now have to humor their new Owners, as they have a lot of models that I would never even consider in their lineup now. My hope is that they keep their "purist" models such as the Airman No.1, Combat Sub, Combat 6, etc because they all offer excellent value for the money. I own all three, and they are all great for what you pay.

M.a.v

147

Jan 14, 2019

Solid bronze?

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M.a.v

147

Jan 15, 2019

I'm not wearing the Combat Sub today, but that looks the same to me. Honestly it doesn't look as bad as I figured being SS on bronze. At any rate, thanks for the photo.

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saaltonen

146

Jan 15, 2019

M.a.vYeah, it is. The text engraving is different, but the logo is the same.

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MarPabl

1088

Sep 17, 2020

I just added my lume 📸 in the Photos section 😆 https://drop.com/talk/53843/glycine-bronze-sub?utm_source=linkshare&referer=9958VR

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beanerds2

387

Jan 28, 2021

MarPablMy new yesterday Mass/Glycine Sub after walking out in the setting sun to take a few photos , ( Yes I will post ) , but yes the Lume look top knotch !

MarPabl

1088

Jan 29, 2021

beanerds2Yeah the markers of your ⌚ are big and therefore with great lume ✅ Yours looks great 👍🏻😆

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beanerds2

They must have a clear coat of some sort because Bronze ,, more exactly the copper in the bronze stains skin green really quick . Yep ,, IWC 5 k ? Paneri ,, 6 k ?? nice watches .

RPJacobsII

Not necessarily as I have a bronze OEM buckle on my IWC Big Pilot and I put an aftermarket bronze buckle on my PAM Bronzo(507) and have had no probs or staining from either one. I'm sure, that like anything else, it depends on the quality of the buckle. Stay Well👊 RP