I purchased the Glycine Combat Sub GL0083 this past December from Costco. Although I have never had an automatic diver watch on a NATO strap, and have always pretty much preferred a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap, I have come to really appreciate the look of this watch on the black/gray nylon NATO strap that comes standard on this watch. At $299.99, the quality and value of this watch is hard to beat. Very happy with this purchase ! 😎
I saw this a Costco the other day and it caught my eye. Thinking of getting for my son who will be graduating Army OCS and commissioning next month. What a great price!
Excellent review. I have a Combat Sub, it is my daily watch and I love it. My son has two Combat Subs. So we are a Glycine family indeed. I do not think there is another dive watch that can match its value proposition. The watch is extremely well made, feels very solid on the wrist, keeps excellent time, looks great and is a strap monster. Highly recommended and the grey market prices are insanely low for what you get. I think it is arguably equal to many watches selling for up to $2000 retail.
The trend in watch modding now is to have that separation between the bezel and Crystal with the raised crystal. Double dome on skx or top hat crystals with stock bezel. Some more expensive swiss-made watches do have the raised crystal over bezel, particularly older swiss-made watches. Good review thanks, I've always liked the glycine diver , great value.
I can't even count how many Glycine watches I've owned so far I love them so much. At the moment I have a bronze combat sub vintage and pvd combat vintage.. If you purchase on Ashford there are some serious discount codes you can find. I think I got my pvd vintage sub for less than $250
@@Billeh556 no it's a sw200 they claim they could have either or but I've opened 6 of them and never seen a eta and I don't know anyone that confirmed eta on it
@@downsouth1678 I wouldn’t consider the ETA 2824 a superior movement to the Sellita SW 200. You see the Sellita in plenty of higher end watches (Oris etc)
Own 3 Glycine's at present time. 2x sub's on bronze blue strap 1 bracelet chrono and a blue strapped Airman 24hr. sub dial gmt. Best value with heritage out there. Plan to buy 3 more. Extremely comfortable wearing, good quality straps. Big Fan of the Brand - all old logo.
Always wanted one, got one today. I can say that the keyless works are superb aad very sturdy, buttery smooth to wind. Overall, initially very impressed. Its a handsome masculine time piece that has elelgence in its thinness
It IS a fantastic deal, this is why it is on my wrist right now. I had been looking around for an affordable but good every day diver watch but all I could find were micro brands or the usual Seiko/Citizen. Now I have a veritable Swiss watch and it is CLASSY. It is the one with some gold details and on the rubber strap with the vanilla scent!! Love it, thanks for bringing it to my attention. And by the way the Invicta connection is a non issue.
I purchased this Glycine sub last week; waiting on delivery. It appears to meet or exceed the specs on my Seiko Turtle. I liked the tone of your review. Keep up the good work .
I bought a pre owned red version of this with the metal bracelet and it’s great value. Looks and feels more than the price tag. The bracelet is surprisingly good as well. I’ve bought more expensive watches with worse.
I have one with a red bezel and black dial. Imported from USA (Jomashop). I paid a total of about £330 to get it to the UK, but if I had bought it in the UK it would have been about £600. Brilliant watch for the money
Sweet watch I like when the side of the watch is engraved sometimes a watch case can be very boring and I don't want boring on my wrist invicta also has Technomarine under there umbrella shocked the invicta haters haven't bashed this because they're owned and ran by invicta
I own both the SKX009 and the GL0380 Glycine Combat Sub GMT with the "Coke" bezel. The Glycine's thin case and it's lugs make it wear much smaller than a 42mm. It really wears like a dream compared to the chunkier SKX. For me, the absolute best value for a fully Swiss automatic sub wristwatch. You cannot go wrong with a Glycine. Great review!
One important thing you forgot to mention, Oleg, is the fact that this dive watch has a trip lock waterproof system similar to a Rolex. A real divers watch not a desk diver. My one has drilled lugs, it is my favourite dive watch and it wears smaller than it's 42mm case size would suggest and you can dress it up on a Milanese bracelet too. A very underrated watch. Thanks for the review.
Best watch under $350. I never have more the one of the same watch on my collection. I’m think about making an exception and getting another Combat Sub.
Glycine is underrated in my book - they have a lot to recommend them. Sapphire, Swiss ETA movement and lots of color and size options. I have a Glycine Airman (Double Twelve) and it's become a favorite of mine. Great review!
I just picked up my third one of these, I had sold the previous two at different points. I always liked these and respected the watch especially for the insane value. My previous two were the numeral dials which I really like. I never did quite get along with the bracelet which is what did me in on those I think. On this new one I was in Costco grabbing some wings for the Super Bowl and I had to saunter by the watch stand (can't hurt right 😅I said... So I walk up and damn if they don't have the GL083 sitting there for $239 bucks. I am like, damn, you are kidding me. So I have to try it on and when I do it just sings to me right away. It felt "just right", the aged lume, the hands, the look of the watch on the nato...it just screamed class and quality. Well I didn't pull the trigger right there because I had just bought like three or four new watches (I was trying them, not keeping all) all of them Steeldives so crazy cheap. I also have a new Combat sub quartz, but it did not tick the boxes like this auto sub. Long story short I end up going back to Costco that same day to buy the thing and damn if it hasn't left my wrist and I have already ordered three different straps. This feels like it could be "the one". I know that is a big statement but this thing is like a better Bond...or a Bond, Sub mix or something... I am really loving it and can't recommend enough. Oh and it is currently running +2 or 3 a day. I will go from canvas to rubber to leather and this thing rocks it, unreal. Get one and don't look back, although you might get rid of some other watches after getting one..😆
I had the Goldeneye variant of this watch, and I just sold it. I think the colorway just didn't work for me. I would prefer to add an airman or combat moonphase to the collection instead. Thanks for the video Oleg, great job as always!
Yes, I'd take that over a microbrand at the same price point any day. (tho I don't consider myself to be a watch snob) Prefer a no date version tho. Cheers 👍🏻
Nice review. I have the GL0080. Really a very nice watch. Mine has the double Arabic tracks, those are the one I like the most. They use both the ETA-2824 and the SW-200. There is no way to know without opening the caseback and looking at the markings. Im not sure what mine has, as I never opened it.
I prefer that Glycine Logo to the 'Lawsuit' one' that mine has. echo what you say, has all the right ingredients to make it a great watch for the money. I brushed the polished sides and think it looks better, more in keeping with the military style imo.especially on a NATO.
Makes some of the Seiko look very poor value. Looks fabulous. I prefer the “Explorer” watch face, but the blue / steel are a killer combo. Really smart.
I'm currently have the gl0110 love it, I found it a bit big but I believe with my 7inch wrist it's doable, I kinda want to pull the trigger on the gl0088
Thanks for the review Oleg, they are good watches for the money, I really like mine, it fits well for a 42mm with 50mm lug to lug on my 7" wrist. Recommended at under $350.
I just order a Glycine Combat Sub with a Brass case (GL0281). I would love to read your thoughts on the Brass case. Perhaps, you could review this model.
This Glycine perfectly illustrates why I no longer buy micro brands. This does not even take into account the availability of parts, as I recently found out with my 2016 Christopher Ward Trident Pro. Thanks for the review, Oleg.
Nice review..I bought one yesterday but “value” is a self contained word which does not need the words “ for the money” with it. It is a good/excellent/poor value..period. Thank you..thank you very much.
I have the GL0076 on the bracelet. Bought brand new for $285. Great value for price. I have large wrists and fingers, so I appreciate the large crown on it. The thinness adds to the comfort. Thanks for the review.
@@edf2953, I bought mine at Costco. I believe they had a large purchase of them last year. I don't think it is something they carry all the time. I am in SC, but I know someone who lives in PA that also got one at Costco there.
Hey Oleg, good video but I wanted to give a slight piece of advice that may improve your videos a bit: Add some chill music at the start of your videos in the intro or even have one at a really low volume throughout the video so it gives more character. Regardless, your videos are great and keep it up.
glycine is not the same anymore... if you have the new logo, crown and back plate with the ray, it is now an invicta.... if you want the REAL glycine sub then look for the seals on the back plate like this one.
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I purchased the Glycine Combat Sub GL0083 this past December from Costco. Although I have never had an automatic diver watch on a NATO strap, and have always pretty much preferred a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap, I have come to really appreciate the look of this watch on the black/gray nylon NATO strap that comes standard on this watch. At $299.99, the quality and value of this watch is hard to beat. Very happy with this purchase ! 😎
I saw this a Costco the other day and it caught my eye. Thinking of getting for my son who will be graduating Army OCS and commissioning next month. What a great price!
I have been wearing Glycine since I was on active duty in the Marine Corps. Lots of good models at a good value proposition.
My combat sub is my everyday watch. The slim case really makes it a pleasure to wear. Pretty hard to beat specs for the price.
Hi, can i randomly swim and shower with this Glycine combat sub ??
I picked up a GL0076 at Costco last year for $289.99. I love the watch and it quickly became my daily beater. It’s amazing value for money.
I did as well, one of my favorite ones!
Excellent review. I have a Combat Sub, it is my daily watch and I love it. My son has two Combat Subs. So we are a Glycine family indeed. I do not think there is another dive watch that can match its value proposition. The watch is extremely well made, feels very solid on the wrist, keeps excellent time, looks great and is a strap monster. Highly recommended and the grey market prices are insanely low for what you get. I think it is arguably equal to many watches selling for up to $2000 retail.
where is that gray market yall keep talking about, how do I get in it?
@@kvaniasikic2539 Costco
The trend in watch modding now is to have that separation between the bezel and Crystal with the raised crystal. Double dome on skx or top hat crystals with stock bezel. Some more expensive swiss-made watches do have the raised crystal over bezel, particularly older swiss-made watches. Good review thanks, I've always liked the glycine diver , great value.
I can't even count how many Glycine watches I've owned so far I love them so much. At the moment I have a bronze combat sub vintage and pvd combat vintage.. If you purchase on Ashford there are some serious discount codes you can find. I think I got my pvd vintage sub for less than $250
Been tempted to pull the trigger on one for a while now, $329 on Jomashop for a Swiss ETA is hard to beat.
The movement is actually Sellita SW200, not ETA 2824-2
@@frankvecsei7918 I stand corrected; GL224 was an ETA2824 clone in the pre-Invicta days, it has been a SW200 clone since. I love this hobby...
@@mathieut3197 ? It’s an ETA 2824
@@Billeh556 no it's a sw200 they claim they could have either or but I've opened 6 of them and never seen a eta and I don't know anyone that confirmed eta on it
@@downsouth1678 I wouldn’t consider the ETA 2824 a superior movement to the Sellita SW 200. You see the Sellita in plenty of higher end watches (Oris etc)
Own 3 Glycine's at present time. 2x sub's on bronze blue strap 1 bracelet chrono and a blue strapped Airman 24hr. sub dial gmt. Best value with heritage out there. Plan to buy 3 more. Extremely comfortable wearing, good quality straps. Big Fan of the Brand - all old logo.
Always wanted one, got one today. I can say that the keyless works are superb aad very sturdy, buttery smooth to wind. Overall, initially very impressed. Its a handsome masculine time piece that has elelgence in its thinness
It IS a fantastic deal, this is why it is on my wrist right now. I had been looking around for an affordable but good every day diver watch but all I could find were micro brands or the usual Seiko/Citizen. Now I have a veritable Swiss watch and it is CLASSY. It is the one with some gold details and on the rubber strap with the vanilla scent!! Love it, thanks for bringing it to my attention. And by the way the Invicta connection is a non issue.
I purchased this Glycine sub last week; waiting on delivery. It appears to meet or exceed the specs on my Seiko Turtle. I liked the tone of your review. Keep up the good work .
I bought a pre owned red version of this with the metal bracelet and it’s great value. Looks and feels more than the price tag. The bracelet is surprisingly good as well. I’ve bought more expensive watches with worse.
Glycine and Certina, massively underrated brands.
Don’t forget Alpina.
Rolex is an over rated poor time keeping piece. Sorry no need to support a channel for a fldude wearing a Rolex. LOL
@@christopherphillips2708 Rolex's are good at keeping time.. They're just massively inflated from MSRP at the moment
Love, love, love the Combat Sub lineup but wish they made some 40mm options.
I have a lot of watches, I’ve got two the GL0076 and the GL0088, both are worn frequently, great watch for the money.
I have one with a red bezel and black dial. Imported from USA (Jomashop). I paid a total of about £330 to get it to the UK, but if I had bought it in the UK it would have been about £600. Brilliant watch for the money
Sweet watch I like when the side of the watch is engraved sometimes a watch case can be very boring and I don't want boring on my wrist invicta also has Technomarine under there umbrella shocked the invicta haters haven't bashed this because they're owned and ran by invicta
Great review...Great Watch...FYI Moonfang exhibition caseback mod for this model can be found on ebay.
I own both the SKX009 and the GL0380 Glycine Combat Sub GMT with the "Coke" bezel. The Glycine's thin case and it's lugs make it wear much smaller than a 42mm. It really wears like a dream compared to the chunkier SKX. For me, the absolute best value for a fully Swiss automatic sub wristwatch. You cannot go wrong with a Glycine. Great review!
there are so many cool variants of the combat sub...mine has a light blue bezel and white dial with contrasting black lollipop handset
One important thing you forgot to mention, Oleg, is the fact that this dive watch has a trip lock waterproof system similar to a Rolex. A real divers watch not a desk diver. My one has drilled lugs, it is my favourite dive watch and it wears smaller than it's 42mm case size would suggest and you can dress it up on a Milanese bracelet too. A very underrated watch. Thanks for the review.
Great review and a great buy. Nice to see an ETA movement at that $350 price point., though I would have packaged the watch with a rubber strap.
Just bought one and can't wait to get it, thanks for the review it was very helpful and objective
Best watch under $350. I never have more the one of the same watch on my collection. I’m think about making an exception and getting another Combat Sub.
Bought combact couple days ago very excited paid 350 from jomashop I had to get this one beautiful watch
Glycine is underrated in my book - they have a lot to recommend them. Sapphire, Swiss ETA movement and lots of color and size options. I have a Glycine Airman (Double Twelve) and it's become a favorite of mine. Great review!
Airman 👍🏻 very cool
Great video! I actually like the looks of that Glycine way more than the older Rolex. I can see why Glycine is so popular among watch fans.
I just picked up my third one of these, I had sold the previous two at different points. I always liked these and respected the watch especially for the insane value. My previous two were the numeral dials which I really like. I never did quite get along with the bracelet which is what did me in on those I think. On this new one I was in Costco grabbing some wings for the Super Bowl and I had to saunter by the watch stand (can't hurt right 😅I said... So I walk up and damn if they don't have the GL083 sitting there for $239 bucks. I am like, damn, you are kidding me. So I have to try it on and when I do it just sings to me right away. It felt "just right", the aged lume, the hands, the look of the watch on the nato...it just screamed class and quality. Well I didn't pull the trigger right there because I had just bought like three or four new watches (I was trying them, not keeping all) all of them Steeldives so crazy cheap. I also have a new Combat sub quartz, but it did not tick the boxes like this auto sub.
Long story short I end up going back to Costco that same day to buy the thing and damn if it hasn't left my wrist and I have already ordered three different straps. This feels like it could be "the one". I know that is a big statement but this thing is like a better Bond...or a Bond, Sub mix or something... I am really loving it and can't recommend enough. Oh and it is currently running +2 or 3 a day. I will go from canvas to rubber to leather and this thing rocks it, unreal. Get one and don't look back, although you might get rid of some other watches after getting one..😆
Very detailed review, thanks! The black dial with the white contrast is just the right amount of “busy” for me. I like the 24 hour markers.
Really like the long lugs, gives some extra presence to that case, as well as the large crown guards and crown! Very nice overall.
Great watch, and great price! I have two of them (different colorways) on ss bracelets. Can't beat the value!
I had the Goldeneye variant of this watch, and I just sold it. I think the colorway just didn't work for me. I would prefer to add an airman or combat moonphase to the collection instead. Thanks for the video Oleg, great job as always!
The Combat Sub is among my favorite watches. I have done quite a few videos about the combat sub. Too bad it is just a tad bit too big for me.
That's a great looking piece, for a swiss piece that's a killer value for the money in my opinion. Great design!
I came for the watch review, but I stayed for Mr. Bond eating snacks :-)
Yes, I'd take that over a microbrand at the same price point any day. (tho I don't consider myself to be a watch snob)
Prefer a no date version tho.
Cheers 👍🏻
I love watches that color match the date to the dial. Even high end luxury watches (e.g. Nautilus) don't do that, which always stick out to me.
Nice review.
I have the GL0080. Really a very nice watch. Mine has the double Arabic tracks, those are the one I like the most.
They use both the ETA-2824 and the SW-200. There is no way to know without opening the caseback and looking at the markings. Im not sure what mine has, as I never opened it.
I prefer that Glycine Logo to the 'Lawsuit' one' that mine has. echo what you say, has all the right ingredients to make it a great watch for the money. I brushed the polished sides and think it looks better, more in keeping with the military style imo.especially on a NATO.
Makes some of the Seiko look very poor value. Looks fabulous. I prefer the “Explorer” watch face, but the blue / steel are a killer combo. Really smart.
The expression of Mr. Bond on the begining is priceless 🤣
I'm currently have the gl0110 love it, I found it a bit big but I believe with my 7inch wrist it's doable, I kinda want to pull the trigger on the gl0088
Thanks for the review Oleg, they are good watches for the money, I really like mine, it fits well for a 42mm with 50mm lug to lug on my 7" wrist. Recommended at under $350.
Glycine is also a great way to get into smaller automatic watches. I have a couple and I love them.
Always loved Glycine and the combat sub is a great watch
Excellent review; it covered all the aspects I was wondering about, especially the luminescence. 👏
I’m not overly keen on the watch but the colour of that bezel is gorgeous.
I'm thinking of buying the bronze version of this watch I've got a
6.75 in wrist do by you think it is would be too big ?
Came for the watch. Stayed for the beautiful doggo.
$299 at Costco.com. That's a hell of a deal.
Whats the exact model numner of this sub???
Not much to dislike about Glycine!
I just order a Glycine Combat Sub with a Brass case (GL0281). I would love to read your thoughts on the Brass case. Perhaps, you could review this model.
Love my Glycine Combat Sub! Wish they made a black bezel black dial version, with the Mercedes hands.
GL 0076
@@chrishale5993 I have that particular model and I can tell you the bezel is not a true black. Sort of a mixture between grey and olive drab green.
I got mine on a bracelet for $290 at Costco
Another elegant review of a very cost effective watch.
Set a date yet!?
price for specs look really good. I am perhaps stuck in a Vostok style phase, or something, but the looks of this watch don't touch me
It is a very good watch... prefer bracelet though. Bezel and dial is very nice.
Defo a watch that I want in the future. Great review👍🏻
This Glycine perfectly illustrates why I no longer buy micro brands. This does not even take into account the availability of parts, as I recently found out with my 2016 Christopher Ward Trident Pro. Thanks for the review, Oleg.
Which watch does Oris put the ETA 2824 in? They mostly use Sellita
Good looking piece - also great to see more of your GMT 💕🤩
A very tempting time-piece at a great price
Absolutely loved this video! I’m going to DM you for your opinion on something!
The movement is actually Sellita SW200, not ETA 2824-2
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It's a great value with Swiss quality.
40mm would be great.
Anyone looking for a quality nato strap I highly recommend Oleg’s bond nato straps. The picture of Mr. Bond on the strap is a bonus.
Been seriously looking to get one recently from jomashop. Unfortunately as I'm in the UK I'm not sure the exact price I will pay.
I’d love to own one of this! 👍👍 good review!
Nice new logo there.
Make it 39mm with 48mm or less lug to lug add C3 lume with a ceramic bezel and it would be a "real" winner.
By far the best bang per buck in the watch world.
I wouldn't be able to resist purchasing if it was 40mm.
Por todo lo que ofrece y el precio es una gran opción 👍
nice watch i like a lot.... cheers
Nice review..I bought one yesterday but “value” is a self contained word which does not need the words “ for the money” with it. It is a good/excellent/poor value..period. Thank you..thank you very much.
I have the GL0076 on the bracelet. Bought brand new for $285. Great value for price. I have large wrists and fingers, so I appreciate the large crown on it. The thinness adds to the comfort. Thanks for the review.
Hi Eric, may I ask where you purchased your Glycine? I saw that Jomashop had this was for $329 as mentioned in Oleg’s review. thanks...Ed
@@edf2953, I bought mine at Costco. I believe they had a large purchase of them last year. I don't think it is something they carry all the time. I am in SC, but I know someone who lives in PA that also got one at Costco there.
@@ericsherer3505 Thanks much Eric. I’m in Illinois, I’ll be sure to check Costco as well. Take care, Ed
Where can I buy that blue silicone strap?
Barton elite silicon quick release
Does anyone know the serial number?
I have the "golden eye" version, GL0173. I think Bond would approve ;)
Cool watch!
Can you hand wind it?
Yes.
Quite anonymous and too big. The dial looks good, though
Hey Oleg, good video but I wanted to give a slight piece of advice that may improve your videos a bit:
Add some chill music at the start of your videos in the intro or even have one at a really low volume throughout the video so it gives more character. Regardless, your videos are great and keep it up.
I have airman
ETA or Sellita inside?
They use both so I guess it just depends on what one you get.
For the price less than the skx now a days, it's a no brainer.
Is it true that watch company bought by invicta
Unfortunately yes.
Oleg & Bond 😎😍😊👍
Looks like a 60 click bezel for me...
A watch maker could re lume for about $100.00 cnd
Where could one re lume a watch? Thanks
Соведущий вообще красавчик))
500-600 not 329
glycine was even better before the invicta takeover...
In what way?
Сенькаю!
That Seiko just looks obsolete. Anyway, I enjoyed your review.
🤨 why some of you always feel the need to compare things, both are good brands who make good watches....just enjoy them
@@faridslimani4794, it is a watch review channel, after all. If you like them both, more power to you. 👍
Interesting. My Glycine hardly ever leaves the box. The SKX is a keeper. And I started out as a " my Promaster is better fanboy" .
@@JeeGee114, cool. To each his own. I am sure that Seiko will soon release an SKX special edition for Seikophiles to add to their collections.
glycine is not the same anymore... if you have the new logo, crown and back plate with the ray, it is now an invicta.... if you want the REAL glycine sub then look for the seals on the back plate like this one.