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CBB75
10
Oct 31, 2018
This is a nice watch for this price; however, for slightly more you can get a much higher quality and better finished Hamilton. The finish looks decent, except between the lugs which they didn’t bother with—unfortunately this is exposed. I question if it’s worth $279 (I paid $30 more on Jomashop). You will not get $1000 discounted watch, you will get a watch you question if it was worth the $279....but probably not to the point you return it.
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RNKRNK
25
Nov 1, 2018
CBB75Finish between the lugs is perfectly fine. Here's a Rolex Sub for comparison. For what it's worth, when this Glycine came out in 2016 I personally thought that it was a steal even at $700.
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CBB75
10
Nov 1, 2018
RNKRNKI have had my Rolex for 16 years, and never noticed because if it wasn’t finished between the lugs, because I have never had a reason to take the bracelet off. The poor finish is obvious with the stock strap on the Glycine (the picture doesn’t show how obvious it is). This was my first Glycine, and I was let down by the quality. I expected more for my $300, and I expected more from a watch claiming to cost over 1k. But, this is meant to be a field watch so maybe they were shooting for the rustic unfinished look. However, when I look at it, I feel it is a far cry from what gave Glycine it’s historic significance, and see a much closer resemblance to its parent company, Invicta. Again, it is an entry level automatic and probably worth $300; but for slightly more you can get significantly more.
Diustavis
71
Nov 1, 2018
CBB75How would u know what gave glycine its historical signifigance if this is your first one. Either way I pretty much disagree with what you wrote and think this is a fantastic watch and good money for value. But to each their own.
RNKRNK
25
Nov 1, 2018
CBB75True, most Rolexes are worn with OEM bracelets, but some do put them on nato straps. Honestly I'm not expecting much of a finish on the Glycine simply because well finished watches start from $1000 in my experience. I understand what you're saying though. I still think that for $300 getting a watch with a proper ETA 2824 is a steal considering that the calibre itself costs around $250. Yes, perhaps they were shooting for a rugged look. I'll see when I eventually get it as I have 0 experience with Glycine products, but I've eyed them (online) for the past 15+ years. Not exactly easy to find them on sale in north america at stores. As for the Invicta connection and Glycine's quality - this watch was produced prior to Invicta's ownership as far as I know, but yes, perhaps Glycines of the future will have more cost cutting. I'm not sure how much 'watch' can be had for $200-$700 as in my experience it's all meh. I've dabbed into microbrands and sold them all because I was dissapointed.. althogh I do have an EMG diver on order so we'll see.
CBB75
10
Nov 2, 2018
DiustavisReally? How does owning a watch have anything to do with knowing Glycine's history as a military and flight watch? And the point isn't that this a a bad watch, just that the attention to detail isn't the same as you would find on a $350 Hamilton. Or, if Swiss Made isn't important or role as a military watch, a $200 Seiko.
CBB75
10
Nov 2, 2018
RNKRNKI have had selective luck with a few watches under $600. I hoped this would fall into that category. But yes, generally $1000 is the entry level for a mid-range automatic.
JFURY7
2
Jan 24, 2019
CBB75Hamilton khaki line feels like tin from a gumball machine. I tried on a khaki King and instantly took it off my wrist. And then continued to show the store salesman how much nicer and better finished and quality materials were on my Seiko. And the glycine blows the Seiko away. They're not even close the glycine is better in every way. My glycine combat sub is one of the nicest watches in my collection and I got some stunners.
CBB75
10
Jan 24, 2019
JFURY7I am glad you enjoy your Combat Sub. You can see my pictures above, I don’t have a Khaki King or Combat Sub, I have the Khaki Field (H69429931) and Glycine Combat 7 Vintage, which is the exact same style as the Khaki Field and at a similar price points. The Hamilton comes with a mid-level ETA movement and runs about +1.5 seconds a day, which is excellent and has perfect finishing. Glycine comes with an “in-house” modified ETA, which coming from them sound like a budget decision, not a quality decision. To me, it looks like corners were cut on finishing. Both companies were bought out at some point: Hamilton by Swatch Group, Glycine by Invicta. I also still have both watches, but never wear the Glycine. After putting sone thought into it, in compression, Glycine is on par with most $400 watches (not Glycine’s claim of $1000 plus). So, if you like it, it is a fine watch. The Hamilton Field watch is the odd ball by being exceptional quality at that price point . Glycine has has lots of history with flight watches, I bought this strictly because of their limited history with US Army field watches. The Hamilton is also slightly smaller than the Glycine, more true to the gg-w-113 military field watches dimensions. Maybe if I bought the Glycine first, I wouldn’t have been so disappointed. It is $50-75 less expensive, which is a significant difference for some people.
saaltonen
146
Jun 24, 2019
CBB75I own both the Hamilton Khaki (No-Date) as well as the Combat 7, and have owned the Combat 6. I don't think any of these are head and shoulders above each other. The going rate for the Hamilton on the grey market is about $400, but not always in stock at places like Joma. For $269 this is still a great watch for the money, it has a different style than the Hamilton and I like it for other reasons. In my mind, it all comes down to the buyer and what is most important to them.
  • If you want a GG-W-113 style, Sapphire crystal, smaller case size, manual wind watch go with the Hamilton.
  • If you want a Plexiglass crystal, slightly larger size, automatic movement, etc go with the Combat 7 for the lower cost.
  • If you don't want either of those, and want something larger still with an automatic movement and similar field look check out the Combat 6 Vintage.
Either way it will look great on about any strap and be a relatively affordable daily wearer, I still enjoy both of mine and the friend I sold my Combat 6 to wears his often and still loves it.