Opinions on Glycine Combat

[69ChevelleSS]

So I was in COSTCO today and had to look in the watch case.  Sadly, no Seikos but ran across a Glycine Combat watch that looked pretty nice.  Priced at $289 (IIRC).  HUGE picture below courtesy of Ashford.com.

So . . . My questions are  . . . . is this a good brand?  Quality?  Reliability?  Good deal?  Couldn't get the bezel to turn . . . should I be concerned or just a sample issue?  I like the style of the watch and it felt pretty substantial.

This would be my first foray into the dark side . . . . LOL!!!

Any input would be greatly appreciated!  TIA!!!!

[HiBeat]

Glycine is a TOP Swiss brand.   $289 for a swiss auto powered by the ETA 2824-2 derivative?  That's one half of a very good discount price !

And with Costco you can always return.

If that's the Costco in Willowbrook I'll get there before you Bob

[philsinclair]

Hi. Glycine was once a top Swiss brand. Sadly no more.Now owned by INVICTA. Cheers Phil

[HiBeat]

Phil, the Glycine Combat 69ChevelleSS is contemplating uses a version of the ETA 2824-2, so at that price the watch is a bargain.

Whatever business relationship there is with Glycine and Invicta, Glycine remains a very respectable brand.

[suntzu]

I had a vintage Glycine Airman 24 hour dial in my military collection that I sold (see below for reference). They were used in combat during Vietnam. So I have a soft spot for them. Solid Swiss brand. Can't go wrong with it given the sub $300 price point. If it speaks to you and you have the cash burning a hole in your pocket; by all means take the plunge. "Dark Side" be damned.

I've been eyeballing some Zodiac models myself that I need to see in person.

I'm in Jersey so if if it's at Willowbrook, I may beat you AND HiBeat! Kidding!

Courtesy Timepiece Chronicle Cool history of it here.

[suntzu]

Nice review from the Urban Gentry. He reviews it against the Squale 1521.

I think you'll find it useful.

[cobrajet25]

I dig Glycines. I bought a Combat Chronograph with a tan dial a year or so ago, but had to send it back because it was ENORMOUS. I still want an Airman Purist in 36mm.

[HiBeat]

Oct 12, 2019 19:20:46 GMT -8 suntzu said:

Nice review from the Urban Gentry. He reviews it against the Squale 1521.

I think you'll find it useful.

I don't have 22 minutes to spare on this, what was his bottom line on the Glycine ?

PM me when you get to Willowbrook I'll buy you a beer !

[suntzu]

Oct 13, 2019 5:55:59 GMT -8 HiBeat said:

Oct 12, 2019 19:20:46 GMT -8 suntzu said:

Nice review from the Urban Gentry. He reviews it against the Squale 1521.

I think you'll find it useful.

I don't have 22 minutes to spare on this, what was his bottom line on the Glycine ?

PM me when you get to Willowbrook I'll buy you a beer !

He loved it. Fantastic mid range tool watch. The lume on it is awesome.

[kue]

Love a Glycine and especially for that price.

[trandy]

I've owned a couple of the Combat series from Glycine....nice enough watch I suppose....but they just didn't "do it" for me.

YMMV

[69ChevelleSS]

Thanks for the input gents!  I have to give it some thought as the hands set doesn't really speak to me.

@ hibeat and suntzu . . . don't worry . . . I'm in NY State so don't worry . . . there should be plenty of them there when you go!

[suntzu]

Oct 24, 2019 9:36:34 GMT -8 69ChevelleSS said:

Thanks for the input gents!  I have to give it some thought as the hands set doesn't really speak to me.

@ hibeat and suntzu . . . don't worry . . . I'm in NY State so don't worry . . . there should be plenty of them there when you go!

I like the lollipop hand, but the minute hand is a little skinny looking for a tool watch.

[69ChevelleSS]

Oct 24, 2019 9:40:12 GMT -8 suntzu said:

Oct 24, 2019 9:36:34 GMT -8 69ChevelleSS said:

Thanks for the input gents!  I have to give it some thought as the hands set doesn't really speak to me.

@ hibeat and suntzu . . . don't worry . . . I'm in NY State so don't worry . . . there should be plenty of them there when you go!

I like the lollipop hand, but the minute hand is a little skinny looking for a tool watch.

Agreed!  I much perfer the hand set on this version:

[bklake]

You people are a bad influence.  An hour to look around while getting tires and, well... 

Nice watch.  Off to fix the roof on the dog house.  That's where I'll be for awhile.

[koimaster]