Glycine Combat Sub Bronze Watch – Drop Exclusive

From its clean dial and diver’s bezel to its 200-meter water resistance rating and workhorse movement, the Glycine Combat Sub is a staple of the watch community—and this Drop-exclusive version is unlike any you’ve ever seen. Now with a bronze case, this timepiece will naturally patina over time when exposed to the elements. That means that every hike, swim, or night on the town you wear it on is reflected on the case walls, totally unique to you. Other exclusive updates include the Arabic numerals at the cardinal hours, the 4 o’clock date window, and the red accent on the main bezel marker. Fitted with a sapphire crystal, our Combat Sub Bronze features a 25-jewel movement with a 38-hour tank.

Established in 1914 by Eugène Meylan, Glycine traces its roots back to Bienne, Switzerland, the watchmaking capital of the world. Originally, Glycine was a movement manufacturer, but during the 1930s it launched its own line of timepieces. Later, in 1953 came the debut of the well-known Airman line, a collection of GMT watches with 24-hour analog dials and rotating bezels, used frequently by military and commercial pilots. The 1960s saw the release of the Combat Sub, a diver that soon became the brand’s calling card—for good reason. Today, Glycine has expanded its lineup to include a wide range of timepieces, but it still operates out of its headquarters in Bienne, Switzerland.