From Switzerland With Love - Glycine Golden Eye Combat Sub Automatic Watch Full Review
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Over Christmas last year, I was lent a Glycine Combat Sub to Review by the lovely people at Salesman's Watches. I was so impressed by the watch, that as soon as I could I ordered my own to keep. However I did not get just any Combat sub, I got the "Golden Eye"!! Glycine are famous for making the iconic Airman, but this quality Swiss heritage brand are highly overlooked when it comes to the rest of their collection of watches. The Combat sub is the prime example of excellent rugged diver with a ultra useable design based around one the most reliable and accurate modified ETAs I have yet experienced.
www.saltzmans-w...
Facebook group: / 1503241666636531
TGV's Instagram: / tgv1983
TGV's Tumblr: / tgv83
Make sure you subscribe and click "Like" if you enjoyed the video. For business inquires email: theurbangentry@gmail.com
Have been eyeing the Glycine Combat Sub for quite some time now. Being an owner of a Glycine Airman, I kind of know what to expect in terms of quality from the brand. I know your video is five years old, but it made me finally pull the trigger on the Golden Eye. So far am loving it, the thinness of the case and the dial design. It edges out my old Seamaster Pro 300m in terms of slimness for a dive watch. My other dive watches seems relatively thick when placed side by side with this. I also placed mines on a black mesh strap and it is absolutely stunning. The dial design, color combination, case shape makes it a winner. A con for this watch would be the lume. Am still not decided on the 60 click bezel as its not really a con but it is different. I didnt consider it a con because it lines up (on my watch at least) and bezel play is nonexistent. Time will tell if the bezel action holds up. So far this watch is a winner even if it is priced in pre-Invicta prices but all the more now that they are agressively priced. Too bad Glycine has taken a bad rep because of Invicta but I guess thats good for us watch lovers. Thanks TVG for helping me decide on the golden eye. I wonder if you did keep your Glycine Combat Sub.
After months and months and months of tedious research, I finally pulled the trigger and bought this as my first watch. No regrets. She’s even more beautiful in person.
Rewatching this years later and the glycine is still such an amazing watch. Now they have the 40mm(39mm) version along with a 36mm version.
I don't think watch enthusiasts have ever had it so good at the moment. Seriously good quality pieces that really make you question why you would ever spend 1000's on the higher tier. Another great vid cheers.... Alex.W.
+magicrising LOL, too kind my friend.
Thank you Alex!
Best regards,
TGV
Just purchased a combat sub and totally fell in love with it, can’t take it off! By far the most comfortable automatic diver I have ever worn. Great watch !
Absolutely beautiful watch! And 0:00 to 0:25 the best watch intro I've seen yet
Wow! I have that Golden eye and I put that same mesh band from Holbens on it. Bought as an EDC beater watch but after seeing it in person has been added to my dress watch collection. It is just so thin, so dressy, so slides under any sleeve, and exudes class. It is a keeper! Don't sell it!! Sean Connery In a tux would look well dressed with this watch with or without a PPK in his other hand. This is the dress Diver of the century. Hell it is the ONLY Dress diver out there! Best value out there! I am going to order another one, or two just so I can have backups. And to think this was supposed to be a replacement for my EDC beater watch, a Hamilton Titanium Khaki Field PVD. Guess I have to wear the Hamilton a while yet. Not complaining as the Hamilton is a damn fine watch.
Scott Massie do you still have it and still love it?
Cool I've been looking for a black mesh, thanks for pointing me in the right place :)
I just saw this video tonight and ordered the watch and the Holben mesh band. Exquisite. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
That glycine is growing on me big time, could end up on my wrist sooner than later! Great video T!
Matt.
+Matt H Thank you Matt!
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry can you review the combat chronograph please
I own a Combat Sub and absolutely love it! Amazingly reliable and perfect size. It’s been everywhere with me ..
Looking good TVG, love Glycine and thanks for introducing the whole company to me. The Golden Eye is beautiful. Glad you are healing up nicely and getting back in the groove after your hospital stay.
After months of negotiation Ive bought the Golden Eye. Thanks for putting this review up, it really sold me on this watch.
Bought this watch a week ago, after seeing this review...
It's an amazing watch.
Bought it straight from Glycine factory, in Bienne, and got a 20% discount (it costed me around the 750$ mark).
I am super pleased with the watch. Super slim, classy and gorgeous looking...
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Received my Glycine Combat Sub (brownish bezel, black dial ) a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Love the thinness, the vintage military style dial and the overall fit on my wrist. It is such a sophisticated piece. The only thing I find disappointing is the lume: takes forever to charge and after that it works for 15 minutes or so.
Absolutely stunning piece, hope you'll keep it in your collection TGV. As always, all the very best from Poland
Heres one for you
...
How about a review of the watches in The Big Short !
Really enjoyed the opening of the video. I am impressed with how thin the Glycine is. Cheers.
+Bob FromBrisbane Thank you Bob,
Puts even a few dress watches to shame!
Best regards,
TGV
This video really helped me decide on purchasing this exact model, it will be a keeper in my growing collection. Thanks for pointing out so many good qualities I didn't think of, please keep up the great videos and reviews, I am new to watch collection but thanks to your videos I have gained so a tremendous amount of knowledge and appreciation for the hobby.
You're killing me mate! First the Squale and now the Golden Eye! At least I got to utilize the discount! Brings my collection up to 8. Good stuff TGV. Thanks.
+D. G. LOL, sorry mate, well at least you will have one killer collection.
Thanks for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Haha All thanks to you bud. The Glycine should arrive on Friday and I also ordered the pvd mesh bracelet from Holbens. Thanks again!
I adore this watch. Adore.
Great review. Glycine is now on my list of watches to get.
I hope you kept it!! What a wonderful watch and what a respectful company!!!
Lovely watch! As a pilot recently purchased a Glycine Airman. Must say the quality is unbelievable.
I have fallen in love with this watch
its only $319 on jomashop now
just beautiful!!! a combat sub will be my purchase for sure this year (my budget allows one watch a year)
+Oscar Cubero Thank Oscar, you will not regret it :D
Best regards,
TGV
Do you know the technical differences between a stock ETA 2824-2 movement and the GL224? At a cursory glance, there don't really seem to be any. I see a signed rotor, and what appears to be a single blued screw at the rear most rotor bridge assembly. Is this pretty much it?
Glycine combat is an amazing watch. They hit all the marks. Can be found sub $400 on the gray market. Amazing amazing. And so thin. OMG. I've been following Glycine for quite a long time.
Because of this video i looked into Glycine and purchased the Glycine Combat Sub GL0092 Red /Rose Gold and absolutely Love it !
The intros are getting better and better! Great job !
Based on your review I recently got a Combat sub. I like the looks and love the thinness! Two disappointments though. They don’t have drilled lugs anymore and the lume doesn’t last at all. But it keeps good time and it wears well on my small wrist. Overall I’m proud of it. Thanks for the review.
Spectacular intro! It's definitely adds too your amazing already amazing videos. Stunning watch! I must say it's a beautiful piece!
Cheers
DTL
+Dylan Tyler Thank you Dylan :D
Best regards,
TGV
Great video, TGV. Fantastic watch!
Can't wait for the state of the collection video!
Best regards,
Michele.
+Michele Calò Thank you Michele!
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks so much for the multi-faceted approach to a quite wide range of time pieces. Much appreciated.
I have a modest collection, as my lifetime collection was stolen a while back. I wanted to at least get a special watch for my 24 y.o. son's upcoming birthday. After viewing many of your excellent videos, I decided to bypass the new 'Made in Japan' Orients and got the following blue Glycine Combat watch. But then I feared I had blundered on the purchase, the specs are so different from what I've heard you describe. Sooooo.....here goes> Glycine Men's 3916.18S LBK8 Combat 6 Automatic 36mm Blue Dial Blue Leather Watch...Brand Glycine
Gender Men's
MPN 3916.18S.LBK8
Features 12-Hour Dial, Date Indicator, Sapphire Crystal, Scratch-Resistant, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement,
Movement Mechanical (Automatic)
Water Resistance Rating 50 m (5 ATM)
Display Analog
Watch Shape Round
Case Material Stainless Steel,
Face Color Blue,
Band Material Genuine Leather,
Band Color Blue,
Case Size 36mm
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland
The MSRP was listed as $1,250 and I negotiated to a final price of $470. It was listed as new, with tags, etc.My son is 6' 3" tall and a trim, but big guy. His wrists are not much bigger than yours. When I saw the 36mm spec and others, I got worried that I maybe made a big mistake. Since I have grown to respect your assessments and knowledge, I suppose I was looking for an experienced enthusiast's opinion of my [maybe impulsive] purchase. Thanks so much. [I'll get the next one from Saltzman's, of course, as I grew up in Boston...about a half hour from the store in Rhode Island.] Just break it to me gently...and I hope you won't be forced to consult with Frederico on this embarrassing matter. [I have no money left for his consultation fees!!!! lol]
I'm grateful for this...and all you've done. Gary K.
Thanks to you, I got my Combat Sub in green bezel. Love it! The best value for money military diver watch to date.
your welcome my friend, also this watch came at a tough time and lifted your spirts at the time, let it become part of the collection, symbolic piece .
Good to see you looking a lot happier and healthy:-)
You really know how to compliment watches with the right band, that mesh looks great in the glycine.
+Mtalll1 Thank you! :D
Best regards,
TGV
Love my Glycine 42
I have this exact model and bracelet. Hadley Roma MB3848A. I'll admit I was confused how to adjust the band at first but a quick google search sorted me out. I think it looks very classy, thanks for the review.
Thanks for the review. Number 1 on my list of watches to get next. 42mm should fit my wrist perfectly. Great coverage and thanks for your honesty. Oh yeah, and thanks for the Salzman's discount!
I simply love this watch. Excellent review TGV.
Excellent channel TGV...always informative and well structured.
Cheers
+BobSweete Thank you Bob!
Best regards,
TGV
Thank you for this review. I finally made up my mind and bought a Glycine Combat SUB Automatic GL0076 and I agree, It´s a wonderful watch in every possible way.
TGV - Thanks for your review! I am still honeymooning with the Glycine Sub I received this week. Very pleased with it and it is rare to find such a thin case in this style watch. I heartily recommend the Glycine Sub and agree it's best to purchase from Saltzman's. Very nice people and as you say, the only Glycine AD in North America. Cheers!
+John Viano Thank you John for sharing that., your validation means a great deal.
So happy to hear of your success, enjoy it!
Best regards,
TGV
Got one on order. Lovin' the unique style / colour combo of this. Thanks for the review.
+Manmeet Anand Nice!!! Enjoy it :D
Thanks for sharing,
Best regards,
TGV
You have my wife's logic, T... You're "saving" us 30%... Something she would say, I'm the one who has to tell her that we're still paying 70%. ;)
+Timepiece Addict LOL Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
it's gorgeous... keep it!
I love this watch its classy
I don’t know how I feel about the PVD coating on the case but the rest of the watch is amazing
I recently purchased a Bronze Combat Sub (GL0281) and I could not be happier. I agree that a 40mm case diameter would be better for me. I have 6.5 inch wrists and it is borderline too big.
Great looking watch love the gold and black pvd contrast. And for the price you are getting a solid, well made timepiece of high quality.KEEP IT TGV!!!
Just picked up a goldeneye in 46mm. Can't believe how thin and light it is for its size.
I have a Glycine Combat Sub, simply great watch!
the colors on this watch are beautiful
+gfk22 Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
I'll have to join FB again, just to be a part of your community.
Fantastic vid as always. A pleasure.
Keep up all the good work, ignore anything negative, your the man, we all think so. chur Tgv.
Ohh, will that military discount extend to foreign armies... Allied.
I cant keep up you are always bringing next level to the table. Dam.
Love that color combo TGV. the bronze is beautiful and just goes so well with the black
+Cameron G Totally! Thank you Cameron,
Best regards,
TGV
Fantastic review as always my friend. I'd say keep it. The Goldeneye is unlike anything else in your collection. You know me I'm a sucker for the unique and out there designs.
+JustinMiles17 That is very true, you have a very articular taste, I only just noticed, I like that!
Takes balls to be different.
Thank you Justin,
Best regards,
TGV
Oh man this watch is so amazing. I'm drawn to it for so many reason. Such an eye catching piece but it's not overly flashy.... Very very tempted.
+Pierce Allston So glad to hear,
Thank you Pierce!
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry If you ARE ever in the market of selling yours cause it is too large, don't fret to hit me up :)
great review I can't say enough about how great your channel is. it has definitely given me greater knowledge into the world of watches. I just want to thank you for your hard work.
PS. definitely keep it ;)
+Jacob tyler Thank you Jacob, so glad to hear!
Best regards,
TGV
Top notch watch and review. I just ordered the red bezel black dial gold tone accent on SS bracelet. Will post pics to the group FB page when it arrives.
+Andre Audie Thank you Andre, look forward to seeing the pics :D
Best regards,
TGV
I was going back and forth between a Hamilton khaki, or a Glycine. I will get the Hamilton khaki, but I think the Glycine will come first. Your videos are great. I know this one is on the older side, but anytime I'm curious about a watch I look to see if you have a video on it first. Thank you so much!
lovely watch! works really good with the aftermarket bracelet nice vid!
+Bryan Verhage Thank you Bryan,
Best regards,
TGV
Ordered a Combat Sub from Massdrop. I don’t know if the quality has changed with Invicta ownership. Also it’s the first time I’ve bought a watch through Massdrop. The thinness is the selling feature on the watch for me. Thanks for the review.
Great review as always. Really got me thinking of a glycine. I am liking your regular publishing of quality videos. Keep up the good work TGV! All the best. Oh, keep it mate, you can pull off a 42!
+Paul Albeit Thank you Paul :D
Best regards,
TGV
Awesome video and watch. Please install the rubber back back on. It looks so much with it on.
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Whooo! Thanks for the review and your personal opinion on the Golden Eye, TGV! I like the colour combination! And I like how it sits on the wrist. Although it is a sports or diving watch it could be worn with a more dressier outfit as well, because of its gold and bronze tones. It's a really nice contrast.
I'm going to wait for Baselworld to make a final decision what pricier watch is coming next. But the Golden Eye is high on my list.
Best regards,
Claus
+Claus-L. Müller (CLMac66) Very true, I didn't think of that but you are so right about wearing it with more dressy attire!
Thank you Claus.
Best regards,
TGV
Because of the "BRASS" steampunk comes to mind.
I love Glycine Combat, I've got pre-invicta two years ago.
nice review TGV! that strap perfectly matches the watch, good choice!!! cant wait for the 2016 straps video! cheers!!!
+hellotabasco Thank you, working on it now ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Great review! Looking forward to the state of collection.
+Tom Knox Thank you Tom,
Best regards,
TGV
I agree that even though it is a larger sized watch, it does wear well on a smaller wrist due to it being thinner. My suggestion, keep it for a while, have fun with it and then make a decision on its future in the collection. Btw, I like either of the bands. 👍🏻
just bought mine. beautiful watch thanks for the vid.
The combat subs are rather nice. I remember the video comparing the glycine combat sub with the squale. I was looking to get a squale later this year, but the glycine looks like a better deal. I love the brown and gold colour scheme, very understated. Good stuff.
+BritishRacingGreen Thank you, I certainly could not choose between them, would change my mind every day! ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Ordered mine, getting it in 3 days. You brainwashed me TGV :)
+Sai Kalidass Niiiice! You will love it I am sure. Sorry it took so long to get round to reviewing it.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Yea I got hooked on to it ever since the last few reviews from you and pulled the trigger, it will be my first automatic watch. Great job by the way on all your reviews. Wish you the best !
Just noticed they do a stainless version with blue dial and bezel with gold accents - nice!
+Audittr2108 YESSSSSSS, love that one too.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
30% off??! Darn it Man, you're hard on my watch budget. I really, REALLY like the Golden Eye - the black and bronze go so well together and set off the watch from the competition. Fair comment on the hands too - it'd be nice to see a bit more differentiation between them would be nice. Does look great on the mesh too. Thanks for the review! Oh and keep it! You need it as your "wild card". Ciao, John
+John Price LOL ;-)
Sorry old chap!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Lovely opening, TGV!
+Chaim Magal Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
love it love it love it, its a keeper, i know the size is a issue for you but it wears fine, this could be the official tgv wild card, fantastic review, all the best my friend Ryan.
+Ryan Mead Thank you Ryan, I think you are right! :D
Best regards,
TGV
just got me one in blue/ gold a few days ago. put it on a blue nato strap. looks awesome xD
Great to see reviews of decent watches and not more Steinhart crap.
This was the no time to die smp300 before it even existed.
Great review TGV, love that strap perfect choice! 👌🏻
Great looking watch but the Invicta movements in them are not great.
Does TGV not like Glycines anymore? I saw a few reviews from back in 2015 and this is the only other one I can find.
The black mesh bracelet is a great choice. Going to add one to my armory.
I think this watch is great in the winter, but it's not for the summer. A season watch if you will.
officialpartychannel it's pretty much the opposite of the squale 1521. Which is very much a summer exclusive watch.
keep it !! its an amazing watch !! and that mesh strap works wonders with it !
+X arch Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
I checked Saltzman and their website is sad and slow and they had no Glycine'ss to sell?
We've been well catered for of late with the release of a lot of red/burgundy pieces to choose from. I plumped for the BB but it's good to know that there are pieces there to suit all tastes.
+stephen rhodes Very true, love the red on that BB! Pure class,
Thank you Stephen,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry
Oh & nice intro by the way.
Did you film the shots at the very beginning yourself? Very nicely done if so, I would very much like to see more of that stuff from you.
+vladu789 Yes, everything is shot by me. I takes a whole afternoon to do but I am getting quicker.
Thank you btw, time permitting I will always do as much as I can.
Best regards,
TGV
Glycine made a really cool stealth version of the combat sub.
+Alan D Almost went for the one too!!! Very cool, thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great review once again! long time subscriber here
+Epvgolf12 So glad to hear!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Yes! again TGV another great review! Even thou not a Glycine fan! Just don't like the look of them but what a great discount for thoughs who do😊
+Philip O Sullivan Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks for the videos...would love if you could give any feedback or reviews on the Oris Diver 65.....Thanks again
+Bizznichw Would LOVE to, I think a viewer will be sending it for review this coming month.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Fantastic watch! The combination with the gold doesn't look at all vulgar. Very refined, aesthetical beauty.
+Adrian Apostolov Thank you Adrian, glad you think so, I agree totally :D
Best regards,
TGV
The airman 42mm is definitely one of my next pieces..
+Trevor Bohnsack Very nice!!! I can certainly see why. Let me know how it goes, I really want a vintage 40mm one myself, just so hard to find!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Will do OLD CHAP! a 40mm for you would be sweet..Definitely can see you sporting that..Such an iconic piece for sure.
Got a combat sub from Iguana Sell (who are just amazing with service) and unfortunately the bezel was loose. Had to send it back. Was a beautiful watch, and may purchase again in the future.
+R Will Glad to hear that, just out of interest are you in the USA?
I tried to contact them several times and never heard back from them.
Curious to hear how you sent it back,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry I am in Ontario Canada. Was a purchase through their Ebay store. I am surprised you didn't hear back from them. They use UPS to deliver, and I used UPS to send it back. They paid return shipping. One of the best experiences I have had with any retailer.
It's a beauty. Don't like the size, because of my small wrist, but definitely it's a beauty.
+Georgi Ivanov Thank you Georgi,
Best regards,
TGV
Can we have a take on Glycine now in 2020. I want to buy them --do they have the same guts and quality?
As a watchmaker myself, I can say that they are still quite a high quality watch with the same movement as before and the finishing is quite excellent as well. I have one that was purchased only a week ago.
Wow What an amazing watch. (Nice video btw keep it up!)
+Kevin Beckers Thank you Kevin, very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
Glycine's are such a beauties.