Mortal Combat! The Excellent Glycine Combat Sub

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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

[@mediastarguest]

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.

[@acethis]

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!

[@willardhooton920]

acethis No nonsense- built like tanks!

[@frankdrackman7978]

Rolex submariner is a glycine homage. Worth to mention.

[@danielhoey9829]

Wouldn't say it's a submariner homage. Definitely its own watch.

[@willardhooton920]

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?

[@frankdrackman7978]

@@willardhooton920 thanks

[@mikemagnuson1619]

$289!!!! Yes on your recommendation I went to Costco here in the US and picked one up!! Couldn’t be happier!

[@pablorages1241]

I have a Glycine ... very underrated for the price ... 2824 200m diver that is very thin ...... I like it a lot

[@willardhooton920]

pablo rages Strong piece!

[@ericsherer3505]

I did manage to get the Costco version in the store for $289 . It is a great watch and great slim height.

[@willardhooton920]

Eric Sherer You’ll never get a better retail watch deal, enjoy it!

[@georgewatanabe3846]

love the height of this watch. good thing they didn't go for an exhibition case back.

[@kdkd4233]

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!

[@dustind6170]

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.

[@modelandrei6599]

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!

[@bboooobbyy]

My character was Noob Saibot! (On home console) I like the colors of this particular watch. And the thinness!

[@baconatordoom]

When there’s a Raiden or Sub Zero watch I’ll jump on it.

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

I could imagine the subzero version now. White dial with light blue chapter ring and blue lume

[@TheSerbianG]

@@bigfootsburneraccount9160 look at Komodo from Helm..

[@han7902]

I can imagine the luk king version with the signature bitch scream kicking🤣

[@stevenaston249]

It have a Glycine Combat 6 small face, a great watch from an underrated manufacturer

[@willardhooton920]

steven aston Sweet little understated piece!

[@watchdogpodcast239]

Got mine from Costco!! $299. Such a great deal. Love it!!

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

I want this watch is nice with the orange very sporty!!!

[@unclejack168]

299$ my sweet lord it is cheaper than many Seiko and better specs too!

[@marcustahoun]

I quite like the look of this watch.

[@cyrusangelos656]

Excellent Watch. Got mine today. I am over the moon about it!

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

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 😊

[@markwarren250]

I own 3 of them. Love them.

[@willardhooton920]

Mark Warren Same!

[@guymcredmond6463]

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.

[@MultiDemo007]

11:24 Weird spot to put a cyclops! Cheers for the video, I love my Goldeneye ;)

[@mikeraiche5063]

I have a Rolex Sub, 124060 and a Glycine Combat Sub, blue dial with orange bezel. Love then both.

[@niallvbrennan6629]

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☘

[@Ceaze87]

You've mixed my two favorite things in this video. Video games and watches. Kudos to you, Sir! Liked.

[@a_latyshev]

Oh, I've been waiting for this one, Jody. Thank you!

[@watchesandcaps2566]

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.

[@anthonysmithyman372]

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.

[@willardhooton920]

Anthony Smithyman Very solid, under appreciated brand!

[@DJustice]

I have the 3863 model with orange bezel and blue sunburst dial. Won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. Gorgeous piece.

[@csharpewalls]

Thanks Jody for the review, I couldn’t pass up the deal at Costco, 👍👍👍👍

[@user-db2dd2ed8v]

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.

[@matthewmoses4222]

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.

[@russellbills5139]

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.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

You are truly the Mr. Rogers of watch reviewers.

[@TT-ch2pz]

Sold! I picked one up and I can't take my eyes off of it. I really like how it looks and fits.

[@neilwade9870]

I have the older much smaller version. Same orange hands, black dial, way cooler bezel. Love it to bits. Nice brand for the money.

[@eljhmt]

You picked a nice watch to review Jody, Iove it!

[@pendulousphallus]

It's like a game of Mortal Kombat too in that so many of the players darn near identical except for colour.

[@willardhooton920]

pendulousphallus True that😂

[@TheSexyoyster]

I have bought couple Glycine watches from Ashford during Black Fri and Cyber Mon, best deals even seen since I collect watches.

[@SSS-mp8th]

Bringing back the arcade memories, thanks Jody.

[@willc3638]

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.

[@InGratitudeIam]

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!

[@nicholasbecklund2171]

Jody you should take a look at the bronze combat subs! They have 120 click bezels, applied indices, and tons more lume!

[@miker5502]

Thanks for this review, the watch looks great but I'm holding out for the Helm Vanuatu . Cheers Mike.

[@surfitli]

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.

[@Raydarman1]

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.

[@garyk8285]

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).

[@willardhooton920]

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!

[@SubCapt]

The one shown in the video does not have drilled lugs. Minute change that happened recently.

[@johncraig2684]

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.

[@markplayford5836]

Yup always loved the Combat Sub and having looked at a lot, that one is my favourite colourway. Excellent review Jody. 😃

[@Bartee98]

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.

[@SubCapt]

Indeed, looks like Glycine quietly replaced ETAs with Sellitas some time last year.

[@kendalltull9854]

Nice to see Glycine getting some recognition. I have the Goldeneye and I love it. That and my Airman never leaving my collection.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

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!

[@DerpEye]

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.

[@commentjedi]

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

[@TedTheTree]

I'm gonna pull the trigger on one of these when I get back from my trip from south america;

[@mattcase9043]

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.

[@Roddy1965]

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.

[@mrsrandommademedoit3387]

Imo we dont see enough watches at this price range with swiss ETA movements... its all nh 35

[@desireless4092]

Swatch closed the door for the ETA movement. It is now exclusive only to the Swatch group, so if you want to blame someone...

[@useradmin1556]

Looks good to me. Solid too. The color choices will be good to see......

[@thewatchloungechris]

I've been tempted on the Goldeneye myself. Another great review !

[@ObieWanKobe]

Hahah great review man. Combat sub goldeneye was a grail of mine for a while and finally got one! Couldn't be happier

[@mrbacchus6127]

I agree 100% I like my blue on blue combat sub. HiiiYaaa!!

[@mattscoggin514]

Love glycine. I own two. Thanks for the review!

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

Haha, i never noticed the bit about treading water for a 10-minute part. I ran into the same problem myself.

[@tikobrahey]

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.

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

I have the Golden Eye Glycine Combat Sub. It is spectacular! Great Video Jody!

[@LTC_Tiger]

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.

[@SubCapt]

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.

[@LTC_Tiger]

SubCapt Good call. Mine does not have the drilled lugs....must be new then. That’s fine with me.

[@romanopeterj]

My first mechanical watch purchase, still love it.

[@bernardbarroga1497]

I have 3 of ‘em(including the golden eye) and I love them all. Nice watch indeed!👍🏼👍🏼

[@Blue_3rd]

Thanks for another great review, Jodie. This one looks good...I’m off to look for a blue dial :) Cheers!

[@alexlamas6324]

Love the Senna T shirt! I'm a huge Senna and McLaren fan.

[@markedwards4565]

Alright Jody. I pulled the trigger on this watch. It's going to be my first swiss. Super excited!

[@drouleau]

Hahaha...back when I took my SCUBA course, we had to float for 20 minutes, tread water for 10 minutes, then tread water with our hands out of the water for 5 minutes (while passing a ball around) - with no breaks/rest in between. Since I float about as well as a lead weight, I had to tread water for 35 minutes straight....this was after the 300 yard swim and the underwater swim test. Good times.

[@watchlover7750]

I have this one, just love it

[@meatsmudge5349]

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.

[@gm3981]

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.

[@philfoggs5357]

Yes Costco! That price Of 299.99 is on point I saw it for myself! If I wasn't wating for a Bulova Lunar Pilot, I'd have grab it.

[@1973retrorabbit]

£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.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

They are on sale now $299 Jomashop !

[@juniorjohnson5961]

This watch looks great 👌 on you ! I'll pick up one next year 😁 Thanks for the review 👍

[@jono8884]

I like this watch.....a durable everyday wear with the easy to service ETA.

[@vampolascott36]

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?

[@sealevelbear]

Wow, that video game takes me back. Used to read magazine articles about Mortal Combat 😅

[@markdrummond7]

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.

[@jodyclaborn]

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!

[@Incursorious]

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

[@Colddirector]

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 ;)

[@jodyclaborn]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrId56CgLWAf6s

[@vincewhite5087]

Glycine used to make a Combat Chrono.

[@Colddirector]

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.

[@cy4624]

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.

[@paolotosatti2623]

Ciao guardati il cronografo Soldat promesa

[@kolbypetty7760]

I picked up the Costco special. Couldn't be happier, nice and thin with great built quality. Highly recommend

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

One of the very best. Well done on the bargain!

[@kolbypetty7760]

@@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

[@ghettotraveller2027]

Any link for that?? see on the web only airman available

[@kolbypetty7760]

It's a little larger at 45mm but if you can do that size it's a really good deal. I love mine

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

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.

[@candide1772]

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.

[@adamfoltynski4886]

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.

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Probably going to get the one next time massdrop has a sale.

[@TedCornish]

Jody that's really impressive, great review mate 👍👍

[@Slammintone]

I own a Rolex Sub and I WANT the Glycine Combat! Nice watch even if it cost over $1200 , which it does not.

[@michelecalamita2584]

The Yellow helmet most famous in the story of motorsport!💙💛💚

[@iant.gilchrist4264]

My wife really likes her Eco Drive watches. They are great watches.

[@kailen98]

My combat sub is my beat watch. I put it on a Barton elite silicon strap which is real nice for this watch.

[@willardhooton920]

Kailen Bittner Wear one on a silicone Zulu, still keeps low profile- feels indestructible!

[@richardshaw1968]

Nice watch however you be able to get it for $299 from Costco in the States but it’s $560 in uk...

[@mrbacchus6127]

Well you need a membership to buy at Costco.

[@LTC_Tiger]

mr bacchus Actually, you don’t, but there is a 5% surcharge. That brings the price to around $315. Still not bad.

[@terrymccorran6496]

So ripped off here in the UK.

[@sealevelbear]

UK taxes baby. Ditch the queen!

[@MPKOpera]

Thinking of flipping my SRP 775 to pick up a blue/rose gold version there’s just something about them!

[@chimpninja2000]

Yeah just bought that one. Was sceptical from the pictures but breathe taking in person.

[@MattBrandon]

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.

[@han7902]

Got mine 36mm combate sub with 30ATM for $299, which is better than the $299 costco model, as that 42mm model only got 20ATM water resistance.

[@georgekoukedis8589]

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.