Glycine Combat Sub 39 mm Automatic

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Although it’s a common workhorse, it’s a very capable movement and is easily serviceable. It’s a reliable, solid choice. Lume and legibility If you require an extra large bracelet or you are in need of additional links these may be supplied at an additional cost.

A big part of that „wow!” factor is that the case finishing can easily rival watches positioned well above it up the price and prestige ladder. The closest I can think of is the Certina DS Action Diver. The brushing is of great quality, the edges are crisp. You never want anything to go wrong when purchasing something as important as your perfect timepiece. With that in mind, we’ve made you a brief list of tips and things you need to take note of when buying a watch: The tactile feel of the bezel, the crown, and the clasp as well as the excellent finishing earn the podium here. They beat a number of way more expensive pieces I’ve handled. It proved to be very legible behind the wheel at night and let’s face it, are there any more challenging lighting conditions you could put it through in your daily life? In all honesty, I don’t think so. Who’s it for?It seriously punches above its weight. For the money, you could get a Seiko Turtle, which will offer better lume, but everything else is well below Glycine’s level. Unusually for me, I don’t wear this watch on the bracelet very often, because with the downswept lugs it looks and wears wonderfully on a NATO strap. Final Thoughts The COMBAT SUB 42 GL0200 has a bronze-hued unidirectional turning bezel with an aluminium ring. It is paired with a blue dial and a versatile brown calf leather fabric strap that matches the bezel, crown, and lugs. Its large indices and hands are framed with gold plating to give additional luminescence and visibility when needed. This model also contains an eye-catching red-coloured seconds hand that adds to the watch’s classic look. The clasp on this bracelet is really nice. No, it doesn’t have that dive extension that you’ll never really use. What it does have is micro-adjustment, twin-trigger release, and a thoughtfully designed safety latch. It reminds me of the clasp in my Citizen Promaster Sky. It seems like micro-adjustment is something that’s often ignored these days, and I’m very happy that Glycine hasn’t neglected it. Comfortable bracelet with a twin-trigger release and safety latch.

Whether you are a beginner or a long-time watch collector, you have to be well-informed about the watch that you are planning to buy. Learn about its brand, movement, materials used, case size, etc. Know where and how it is made so that you will know exactly what you are paying for. It’s an Oyster-style three-link with polished center links (PCLs). Solid end links, solid links, connected by cotter (split) pins. A standard in this price segment – quality-wise, the closest match I can think of is the Tissot Seastar 1000. It has similar tolerances between the links, as well. This watch has a great feel to it. I like the way it fits my wrist and how the weight is distributed. This is exactly what I was looking for. How you receive it

We’ll begin this review with the external, physical aspects of the watch, starting with dimensions (measured by myself with digital calipers). Powering the Combat Sub 39 is the ever-reliable GL224 automatic movement. It is essentially based on the renowned ETA 2824-2 or Selita SW200-1. It has 25/26 jewels, beats at 28,800 BPH and has a power reserve of 38 hours. The Airman collection has watches sized 36, 40, 42, 43, 44, and 46mm… There’s something for every wrist. Then there’s the Combat and Combat Sub – 36, 39, 42, 43, 46, and 48mm. That is the most considerate range of sizes for every wrist that I’ve ever seen. The Glycine Combat Sub 39 is powered by the GL 224, which used to be ETA 2824, now it’s the Sellita SW200-1. I believe Glycine uses Sellita's Premium grade. This particular GL 224 scored roughly +6/+7 seconds per day. That's great - since it is not a COSC-certified chronometer, I don't expect COSC-spec here.

What really contributed to my first impressions was the experience with Glycine’s own webshop for the EU, Glycine Store Europe. Very communicative, thorough, and diligent. I don’t go easy on watches that I review, so another high mark from me here, for their confidence in their product. I let a female friend try it on, and her wrist is quite average, even perhaps slightly below average for a woman standing 1,6-something meters tall. No lug overhang. This means even ladies who like men’s dive watches can easily wear one. As I’ve seen female WIS wearing dive watches sized from 39 to 41mm, it’s definitely a thing.A date window sits at 3:00 and is perfectly color-matched to the dial. The handset is well lumed, simple, and legible, and I like the bit of flare with the boxy second hand. Lume on this watch is excellent; not Seiko-flashlight-like, but more than adequate throughout an entire night. The Movement It certainly looks a lot like galvanic gilt, which is high praise. The 24h scale, Glycine logo, and text are definitely painted/printed. The print is bold and crisp. To me, this dial oozes quality. Glycine has explored an assortment of different colour combinations in their watches to come up with a wide range of options for the Combat Sub. Whether it’s the Combat Sub’s straps, bezels, or dials, you will have an array of choices that you can customise to create with your perfect watch. Here are the colour choices offered: Watch sizing can only be generally carried out on watches with metal bracelets, steel, titanium, gold, etc.

Once unboxed and unwrapped, my reaction to it was a strong “Wow!”. The watch is really well made, and the first impression is that it’s sturdy, like a dive watch should be. It’s beautiful. It’s well-made. It’s legible. It wears really comfortably. Simply, it’s all that I could really ask of a daily all-rounder watch. You can wear it with a dress shirt and blazer, as well as with jeans and a shirt. Perfect for any season. It’s elegant where it counts while being durable and sporty at the same time. I remember most vividly that the Combat Sub 42 was incredibly slender for a dive watch. This case feels chunkier but well-balanced and thoughtfully designed.However, there is another Glycine model that tends to sneak under the radar - the Glycine Combat Sub. First introduced in the 1990s, the Combat Sub range has been revived and is now one of the most in-demand watches in their price range. It is not hard to see why, as the Combat Sub combines an old-school military-type dial with the robustness of dive watches. The Swiss ETA 2824 automatic movement powers most of the timepieces in this collection. Others refer to this movement as the GL224 Swiss automatic movement. It is a high-performing calibre movement that has been proven to have high accuracy and reliability. One added advantage of the 2824 automatic movement is that it is a popular one, used by many brands for their watches. So, if by any chance something goes wrong with your movement, it is extremely easy to find an experienced watchmaker capable of fixing your 2824 automatic movement. Additionally, the GL224 Swiss automatic movement is not used in all of the Combat Sub watches. The timepieces in this collection can be classified into three different categories, each with its own type of movement: Assuming you are not a watch collector but a wearer seeking a functional everyday watch, be familiar with your daily needs. If you tend to spend most of your time indoors and rarely engage in physical activity, you would likely prefer to wear a classic dress watch. If you’re regularly engaging in outdoor activities and sports events, then you might want to look at a sports watch like the Glycine Combat Sub instead. This latest version of the Glycine Combat Sub has a lot to offer and I’m excited to share my experience with this enticing timepiece.