Mortal Combat! The Excellent Glycine Combat Sub
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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The Combat Sub is a watch which has been on my radar for a while now. So, big thanks to Ashley for the loan of his, erm, funky orange and black version. A lot to like a $399USd, and if you can snag one for less, then even more to like. There are a few fairly obvious areas where a few dollars have been trimmed off the build cost, but nothing that detracts form the good looks and the way it wears. Cheers, Jody
Rolex submariner is a glycine homage. Worth to mention.
Wouldn't say it's a submariner homage. Definitely its own watch.
daniel hoey He said the the opposite... and it is not a submariner homage, agreed. Does Rolex always have to get the credit for EVERYTHING?
@@willardhooton920 thanks
The bezel minute markers all align perfectly with the numerals on the dial. Rules it out for Seiko fans, who will not be happy and won't be interested in buying this watch.
I love my Glycine Combat Sub.. the built quality and thin-ness of the watch are 2 factors that swayed me over. One of the best Bang for Buck Swiss Made watches.. period!
acethis No nonsense- built like tanks!
$289!!!! Yes on your recommendation I went to Costco here in the US and picked one up!! Couldn’t be happier!
I have a Glycine ... very underrated for the price ... 2824 200m diver that is very thin ...... I like it a lot
pablo rages Strong piece!
I did manage to get the Costco version in the store for $289 . It is a great watch and great slim height.
Eric Sherer You’ll never get a better retail watch deal, enjoy it!
Of all the outside shots you took, I think this one takes the cake. Love the way the rain drops run down the face of the watch, the way the gloomy weather contrast with the orange on the dial, and the green bushes in the background in combination with this watch got me thinking of the american soldiers deployed in Vietnam. Thank you for another great review!
An FYI on this watch, the older models are based on the 25 jewel ETA 2824 while newest ones use the 26 jewel Sellita SW200. Obviously they're basically the same thing but some people do care about the difference. Just look for the difference in the jewel count to know which ebauche each Combat Sub model uses.
I wanted a field watch and a dive watch. I couldn't chose which to get. So I got this. As a daily wearer this is just fantastic, and for me the best of both field and dive styles!
love the height of this watch. good thing they didn't go for an exhibition case back.
I just got a GL0083 Combat Sub. Very happy with it. It's got, I believe, a Selita SW200 movement, black dial with just the baton markers at the cardinal points and pips at the others. Newer wingless logo after the Emporio Armani lawsuit era 😅 fits awesome on my 8-8.5 inch wrist 😊
My character was Noob Saibot! (On home console)
I like the colors of this particular watch. And the thinness!
11:24 Weird spot to put a cyclops! Cheers for the video, I love my Goldeneye ;)
I quite like the look of this watch.
It have a Glycine Combat 6 small face, a great watch from an underrated manufacturer
steven aston Sweet little understated piece!
Oh, I've been waiting for this one, Jody. Thank you!
When there’s a Raiden or Sub Zero watch I’ll jump on it.
I could imagine the subzero version now. White dial with light blue chapter ring and blue lume
@@bigfootsburneraccount9160 look at Komodo from Helm..
I can imagine the luk king version with the signature bitch scream kicking🤣
It's a good looking watch. I recently purchased 2 Glycine Combat Subs. Within a few weeks of ownership, the both had teeth go off the ratchet wheel in the movement. I wasn't overly impressed by that.
I own 3 of them. Love them.
Mark Warren Same!
You've mixed my two favorite things in this video. Video games and watches. Kudos to you, Sir! Liked.
This was my first Swiss made automatic. Mine is also a post-Invicta, and they seem to be making a few subtle changes every year (mine has drilled lugs and a much more matte dial, etc). Overall, though, it's a fantastic "every day" watch.
I have the 3863 model with orange bezel and blue sunburst dial. Won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. Gorgeous piece.
Got mine from Costco!! $299. Such a great deal. Love it!!
I want this watch is nice with the orange very sporty!!!
299$ my sweet lord it is cheaper than many Seiko and better specs too!
You picked a nice watch to review Jody, Iove it!
Great price for a watch with ETA 2824. Maybe Glycine can inlude inflatable arm bands with this diver😁. The watch will last and last. Another great value watch from Jody☘
I love the retro font for the numerals on the dial, looks a bit of a nod to the WW2 ATP's and Dirty Dozens.
Been on my radar a while, superb watches, I own a 36mm Combat 6 and its fantastic, the ETA 2824 in mine is accurate to 2/3 seconds a week, the build quality is excellent and the Invicta ownership makes no difference to the Glycine brand, they have been around over 100 years and are still made in the same factory in Switzerland, highly recommended.
Anthony Smithyman Very solid, under appreciated brand!
Thanks for this review, the watch looks great but I'm holding out for the Helm Vanuatu . Cheers Mike.
Excellent Watch. Got mine today. I am over the moon about it!
I have the older much smaller version. Same orange hands, black dial, way cooler bezel. Love it to bits. Nice brand for the money.
Thanks Jody for the review, I couldn’t pass up the deal at Costco, 👍👍👍👍
Bringing back the arcade memories, thanks Jody.
Orange paint has been the traditional color for actual dive watches (Doxa/Seiko). For a long time people thought it would show up well under water in filtered light (sun or flashlight). It doesn't. A light teal blue does show up better. But, orange is the traditional color.
Great review. Thanks!
Sold! I picked one up and I can't take my eyes off of it. I really like how it looks and fits.
Jody you should take a look at the bronze combat subs! They have 120 click bezels, applied indices, and tons more lume!
A very fair review. I basically agree. I have a few of these. They are really nice.
I’m not sure, if the Combat Sub was actually ever used by any military, but I believe it’s supposed to be military inspired, hence the Combat in he name. So a case that is not super refined makes sense.
The lume I believe is C1, so it does not last as C3 does. Probably the watch’s biggest weakness. Of course, it’s also an aluminum Bezel insert, no ceramic or sapphire.
I have the GL0080, which is the Black PVD with the Black and red dial. Reminds me of 1980s sport cars and also KITT from Knight Rider.
Great review. I have a Glycine airman and love Glycine watches. I think the movement in this watch is a sellita sw200 which is a copy of the eta 2824.
Indeed, looks like Glycine quietly replaced ETAs with Sellitas some time last year.
Coming back to this video after buying a combat sub today. Jomashop has them for $319 and also have a $10 coupon so $309 before tax. Amazing deal.
You are truly the Mr. Rogers of watch reviewers.
I have a Rolex Sub, 124060 and a Glycine Combat Sub, blue dial with orange bezel. Love then both.
Yup always loved the Combat Sub and having looked at a lot, that one is my favourite colourway. Excellent review Jody. 😃
The long lug to lug is ok if it's following a curve.
If curved lugs reach the sides of your wrist, lug to lug will be 60mm
A nicely done review! I like how loaner watches allow you to stretch out your review repertoire. Kudos to the kind soul that loaned you this watch, as it benefits all your subscribers. Hey! At that Costco price, you could get one every time they switched the model they offered - you could end up with the whole Combat Sub catalog, possibly!
I've been tempted on the Goldeneye myself. Another great review !
Im a scuba diver fully recommend it but if you dont wanna risk it dive with a deep blue and keep this on the box.
Nice to see Glycine getting some recognition. I have the Goldeneye and I love it. That and my Airman never leaving my collection.
Bought mine a few weeks back while browsing the watches at my local Costco. Pleasantly surprised to see Glycine in the case, and absolutely couldn't pass up the price! Love the slim profile.
Orange hands and chapter ring... I think you'd get sick of that after a while... I prefer the Glycine model 3908.196.N1.MB Combat Sub.
But for Glycine overall, I actually prefer Glycine Airman DC-4, or Combat Vintage GL0122 (military dial).
I have the Golden Eye Glycine Combat Sub. It is spectacular! Great Video Jody!
I just bought one at Jomashop for $309. Different logo now that Invicta owns Glycine. Basically the same watch. I'm pretty happy with it.
Hi mate! So i got my 3rd and final chinese special today. The loreo yachtona in light blue. I'm glad I saw your video. Super happy jody. Thanks. Your channel is #1 by far. I can't wait for your next top 10 Ali Express special video. You are truly the most awesome watch guru. Gustavo from San Diego california. Your friend.
Thanks for another great review, Jodie. This one looks good...I’m off to look for a blue dial :)
Cheers!
It's like a game of Mortal Kombat too in that so many of the players darn near identical except for colour.
pendulousphallus True that😂
Definitely beats my Squale Militaire with the regulation. I think my that Squale is about +15 sec./day. After watch collecting for a couple years I figured out what I really like, and I went with higher priced automatics like the Oris Aquis, Sinn 104, Seiko SBDC109 Willard and a Stowa Flieger. They all pretty much run less than + or - 5 sec./day. But I still think you can't go wrong with a Glycine Combat Sub. I'd wear one with pride, and I've been tempted with one in particular with a red and gold triangle on the bezel. Apparently Glycines were popular with the U.S. military, but when I was in the Marines, no watch ever survived more than a couple months. I had more sense than to wear something expensive. Maybe these guys were officers or something?
At 40mm it would be a World Champion🤩 This piece also does really well on single and double pass nato style straps, with it’s thin profile and drilled lugs.
BTW- Bronze version has 160 click bezel with nice raised indices and superior lume!
The one shown in the video does not have drilled lugs. Minute change that happened recently.
Bought an identical dialed one from drop a few months ago (rubber strap though). It did however have drilled lugs which they appear to have reintroduced - great upgrade as they did initially drop them when Invicta took over. Great review.
I have bought couple Glycine watches from Ashford during Black Fri and Cyber Mon, best deals even seen since I collect watches.
I have this one, just love it
Interesting, I have this same watch and model and my lume lasts all night. Maybe you are not giving it a good long blast of light. Maybe because I use an ultraviolet light flashlight to prime mine up. Anyway, I agree with everything else you've stated. I have much more costly watches but for some crazy reason this watch stays on my wrist! The only thing that would make this watch better, and I know this is just me, is a day/date rather than just day complication. I am super excited about the brand new (as of Oct 2019) bronze versions. They have a completly redesigned dial. I hope you review them once they are released.
I have 3 of ‘em(including the golden eye) and I love them all. Nice watch indeed!👍🏼👍🏼
Hahah great review man. Combat sub goldeneye was a grail of mine for a while and finally got one! Couldn't be happier
Nice review. I own 3 x Combat Sub Automatics, 1 x Combat Sub GMT Automatic, and 1 x Combat Sub GMT Quartz. All 5 were definitely worth the money.
Have to admit that your review has me considering locating a Combat Sub. I currently do own a Combat 7 Vintage that I really like. I picked it up on Jomashop for under $320.
I own mostly japanese watches and only on swiss : a Glycine Combat 7. Similar case as the Sub and same movement. A good 300$ investment considering that, with a little maintenance, it will outlive me. And like my Orient Star, +5 sec. per day.
Love glycine. I own two. Thanks for the review!
My first mechanical watch purchase, still love it.
I have the all stealth pre-invicta (old logo) combat sub and love the thing. Lume is black / dark grey so there's no need to thi k of it at all and the overall look is amazing and tacticool
£630 in the UK... A tad expensive methinks. They are available in 42mm, 48mm, stainless steel or bronze though, for those of you not living in Ripoffsville.
Just checked another UK store... Jura watches are wanting between £825 and £900 depending on strap n case metal.
Very fun review! Looking forward to the Seiko Flightmaster review! You did a great job teasing it a few weeks ago with the Tissot unboxing. Oh the suspense!
I love my Sub. I would have bought this colourway, but it's always out of stock. Ended up buying the Goldeneye, and haven't been disappointed one bit.
Alright Jody. I pulled the trigger on this watch. It's going to be my first swiss. Super excited!
This is the GL0431, and it is my absolute favourite, but it's over $700 CDN, new, so I got the GL0083 at $300 USD.
Imo we dont see enough watches at this price range with swiss ETA movements... its all nh 35
Swatch closed the door for the ETA movement. It is now exclusive only to the Swatch group, so if you want to blame someone...
Jody that's really impressive, great review mate 👍👍
I picked up the Costco Combat Sub a couple of weeks ago. When my Dad saw it, he decided that he wanted one too, lol. In the warehouse, the watch goes for $289.99 - unbelievably inexpensive for a Swiss made dive watch, on a bracelet no less. Oddly, mine seems to be a little older, possibly a pre-Invicta model. It has the old logo. You don’t have to be a member to buy one from the website, but if you aren’t a member there is a 5% surcharge.
The watch itself is fairly solidly built and super thin for a watch with the water resistance rating that it has.
Point to look out for is that older ones have drilled lugs.
Regarding the logo : there's recently been a trademark dispute between Glycine and Armani, who objected to the winged logo and to "Airman" being too close to "Armani" (WTF ?). The parties signed an agreement earlier this year, without discolsing its terms, but it looks, from the new models glycine released, that they are reverting to the old non-winged crown logo.
This might also be the reason why those currently are available in numbers at such bargain prices, i.e. that it could be that Glycine are off-loading stock bearing the winged logo.
SubCapt Good call. Mine does not have the drilled lugs....must be new then. That’s fine with me.
don't know what that weird noise was you made...but it's now my main ring tone....can't wait till it goes off in the pub.
I got the bronze version with a gradient brown dial from Massdrop less than a year ago and it has a 120 click bezel. I actually wish it was 60 click as I knew the older ones were. Love it to bits though, especially on an elastic MN style strap. Looks the business. Enough even for the wife to compliment me on it 👌🏼
The indices are also applied on my version, with rose gold accents and hands 👊🏼
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Wow, that video game takes me back. Used to read magazine articles about Mortal Combat 😅
I agree 100% I like my blue on blue combat sub. HiiiYaaa!!
They are on sale now $299 Jomashop !
This watch looks great 👌 on you ! I'll pick up one next year 😁 Thanks for the review 👍
I am not a printed dial fan but this one is okay going by your arguments for it. I'll have to check it out at Costco! Thanks for review!
My combat sub is my beat watch. I put it on a Barton elite silicon strap which is real nice for this watch.
Kailen Bittner Wear one on a silicone Zulu, still keeps low profile- feels indestructible!
Love the Senna T shirt! I'm a huge Senna and McLaren fan.
I had one a few years back, sold it because it's too big. Owned an Airman Base 22, also soldi it because of long lungs. Now i own an Airman 18, which is 39mm, and should be a perfect size for almost any mainstream watch.
Invicta Stores are having a 20% sitewide sale and that includes Glycine. Just picked up my first Combat Sub for $335. I think that's a pretty fair deal.
Haha, i never noticed the bit about treading water for a 10-minute part.
I ran into the same problem myself.
Hey Jody, you got any chronographs up for review? I’m shopping around for one and wouldn’t mind a 10 chronograph list right about now ;)
Be N S O N Jody did an unboxing of a Seiko Flightmaster recently. It looks really nice. Jody said he was going to do a full review of it soon, but has yet to get to making that video. I’m personally really looking closely at getting the Seiko Flightmaster myself. Here is a link to Jody’s unboxing. ua-cam.com/video/3ieFkLKPMII/v-deo.html
Glycine used to make a Combat Chrono.
Jody Claborn The Flightmaster would be perfect for me if that dial was *just* a little less busy. It still looks great but I feel like I’d get a little annoyed with all the detail after a while.
It’s still currently a top-pick though.
I have a lot of chronograph from entry to high end..probably the best bang for the buck are alpina at grey prices..fit and finish is superb even compared to main steam watches at retail, grey is a steal and tons better vs my glycine combat chrono or microbrand crap.
Baume/ball fit/finish quality > tag and Oris I own.
Tool/aviator/space watch, Fortis is awesome and more accurate vs my Tudors, Rolexes, Breitling, even my JLC's/GO.
Ciao guardati il cronografo Soldat promesa
Nice watch however you be able to get it for $299 from Costco in the States but it’s $560 in uk...
Well you need a membership to buy at Costco.
mr bacchus Actually, you don’t, but there is a 5% surcharge. That brings the price to around $315. Still not bad.
So ripped off here in the UK.
UK taxes baby. Ditch the queen!
Glycine is a great watch brand that's been around for a while and I don't think gets enough credit. Invicta has absolutely no negative effect to Glycine's build and overall quality. Still made in same factory in Switzerland. If anything, the effect has allowed Glycine to continue to produce more great watches as well as to be sold for less than they use to be without actually sacrificing quality as far as I can tell. And, I've owned and enjoyed 4 Glycines to date without issues.
The Combat Sub is a solid line from Glycine. As is the Airman, which I highly recommend you try some day. I'd avoid the Double Twelve and either get the 4-hand GMT version or my personal favorite and more true to the vintage original is the 24-hour Purist version.
I have yet to get a Combat Sub for myself. However, I do think the winning factors are the relatively very thin case and don't let the seeming long lug to lug fool you, the lugs are well curved and down turned. Both of these factors said in making the watch wear smaller and hub the wrist nicely. The same design ethos are applied and enjoyed in the various Airman models, as well.
My only gripe is that with so many variations, they are not all available with all strap options. I always try to get a watch especially a dive watch, on a matching metal bracelet. however, surprisingly very few combat subs have the stainless steel bracelet option. And, from me research, it is not exactly the easiest thing to buy an actual Glycine stainless steel bracelet after the fact. No, universal generic straight end links are not an option for me. I prefer curved fitted end links.
Definitely, great value can be had with the Glycine Combat Subs as you've pointed put through various grey market venues. Shop around, you shouldn't have to pay much more than $400 to get a good one new.
Great Video as well as great watch. I know what I saying , because I bought myself a Glycine Airman from Drop and it's my favourite watch in collection.
I'm gonna pull the trigger on one of these when I get back from my trip from south america;
Got the GL0076 from Costco today for $289, $10 cheaper than when this video came out. I emailed their jewelry department asking how long it would be available and if they had any other models from Glycine. They responded that the GL0076 is "an item that we will no longer be carrying" and told me they'll be stocking the GL0107 for $299 and the GL0195 for $639. So if you're reading this now, and you wanted to snag one of these from Costco for a ridiculously good price, this particular deal is coming to an end. I'm glad I inquired and managed to pick one up before they're gone.
Great video Jody! My Costco had a blue dial & bezel model at 299.00, should have picked it up last week but going back today and if it's still available think I'll pick it up..
The official invicta website also periodically puts these and other glycine watches on sale, making them around $370-399 depending on the discount.
I picked up the Costco special. Couldn't be happier, nice and thin with great built quality. Highly recommend
One of the very best. Well done on the bargain!
@@JustOneMoreWatch
I would love to hear your opinion of the Glycine GL1006/GL1007. Great deal for 139.00$. I picked up one from ashford and am very happy
Any link for that?? see on the web only airman available
It's a little larger at 45mm but if you can do that size it's a really good deal. I love mine
Looks good to me. Solid too. The color choices will be good to see......
Probably going to get the one next time massdrop has a sale.
I'm still going to wait till you review the Triton before I make my decision. Hope it's out soon.
I like this watch.....a durable everyday wear with the easy to service ETA.
Love the rainy day show off!