ABOUT To Pull The TRIGGER on a GLYCINE Combat Iguana

[bluelux777]

Need some input or opinions about GLYCINE in general...and specifically, the Combat Iguana series...
Give me a reason to buy this watch - - a Glycine COMBAT Iguana with the military green dial.

>>> http://www.worldofwatches.com/images/L/3854-12-LB9...

I like the retro '70s style case...and I've always been intrigued with Glycine and the history behind the brand.
Right now the price looks compelling at under $200, I figured it should be a good daily beater watch with the total package:

Brand
Glycine
Style 3854-12-LB9
Series
Combat Iguana
Style Casual
Gender Men's
Strap Width 22 mm
Case Stainless steel
Dial Color
Khaki green
Hands
Yellow and luminous
Markers Yellow and luminous Arabic numerals
Clasp Type Buckle
Strap Color Black
Strap Material Black leather with contrast stitching
Case Shape Round
Weight 64g
Movement
Swiss made quartz, ETA 955.112
Crystal Sapphire
Case Diameter 41 mm
Case Thickness 7 mm
Water Resistant
5 ATM/50 meters/165 feet
Calendar Date display at 3:00
Strap Length Up to 8.5 inches
Case Back Snap-down
Crown Push/pull
Material Leather

The case design of the Combat Series kinda reminds me of the Omega Seamaster ('70s-looking design):

>>> http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/a/32041271/avi...

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts and suggestions.

Edited by bluelux777 on Tuesday 26th June 02:32

[andy tims]

Nice enough watch, but the phrase "pull the trigger" just makes me cringe.

Don't forget to "wear it in good health" and "put some new shoes on it"

[bluelux777]

Thanks for your comments Andy!
I've been scoping military-type watches last couple of weeks and the Glycine was on my buy-list. A colleague of mine strongly urged me to check-out the Casio G-Shock Mudman G9300ER-5...

>>> http://watchshock.com/photo/Casio/G-Shock/Mudman/G...

The picture and the features just blew me away. Now, I'm torn...the Mudman is going to give the Glycine Combat a run-for-the-money.

I guess this is what makes the hobby of collecting watches fun and exciting. I easily get carried away with the eye-candy. Cheers!

[DS3R]

They are two completely different watches!

So do the obvious thing- and buy both!!

If you can get the Glycine for under $200 it's a very good price, they are a company with a long history (1914 rings a bell?) well known for their 24 hour Airman watch (like this one- http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/glycine-w... so that would be in good company among its bigger brothers.

[AndrewWF]

For affordable military style watches, http://www.timefactors.com/ comes highly recommended by many owners. The company is owned by the same chap who owns TZ-UK, who by all accounts is a thoroughly nice guy.

The Glycine is also a good choice. Their CEO, Stephan Lack, is really enthusiastic and has a great passion for the brand.

[Ikemi]

Glycine ... The watch enthusiast's best kept secret Excellent build quality, decent specifications and not a lot of cash. Residuals are not good though, so always buy second hand if you can. There are bargains to be had!

Check out the review of my Lagunare Chrono 3837, which I still have and love, here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I haven't handled any of the Combat series though. Have a look on www.chrono24.com and www.chronollection.com, as there are lots of other Combat variants available for sub £500

Edited by Ikemi on Tuesday 26th June 11:12

[russell_ram]

By coincidence, today I am mostly wearing . . . .



Incursore 46mm Day/date 3867. Very, very solid watches. Only issue I had is that the standard straps (comes on leather) are not long enough for me.

Bought from this ebay source (no connection) http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Time-Pieces-Now/Glycine-/... a couple of years ago.

Edited by russell_ram on Tuesday 26th June 12:08

Edited by russell_ram on Tuesday 26th June 12:09

[Pesty]

I have owned 2 glycine watches. Regret selling them.

[bluelux777]

Yes indeed, Eddie Platt of Time Factors has offered a number of military watches like Smiths, SpeedBird, Precista, etc. some are no longer available or sold-out. He has quite a cult following among watch enthusiast.

The PRS-22 comes to mind...

>>> http://www.timefactors.com/images/2911.jpg

A few years ago, CW offered Battle of Britain memorial watches and I almost kicked my self for not picking one up

>>> http://www.christopherward.co.uk/skin/frontend/chr...


>>> http://www.christopherward.co.uk/skin/frontend/chr...

[T22AGA]

You have all been watching too many Rambo movies !!!!!!!

[Pesty]

Rambo wears Panerai

Oh and it is impossible to watch too many rambo movies.

[bluelux777]

@Greetings, T22AGA !!!
Sylvester Stallone looked good in that "Expendables" movie.
Wasn't he wearing a Glycine combat or Marathon JSAR watch???

>>> http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4206644542_9d9...

(Marathon watches supplied to the U.S. and Canadian governments and military forces.)

Edited by bluelux777 on Thursday 28th June 19:20

Edited by bluelux777 on Thursday 28th June 19:38

Edited by bluelux777 on Thursday 28th June 19:47

[Pesty]

In all his latest films he wears Panerai.

Can't remember expendables but it would surprise me if he wore anything else.

[bluelux777]

@PESTY - You're right !!!
Sylvester is a *PANERAI* watch-guy...

>>> http://lussoriblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/...

and BELOW he is wearing a Luminor Panerai...

>>> http://www.paneraiblog.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/...

Needless to say, Stallone will wear the watch he wants to wear during the filming of his movies...in reality, infantrymen/special OPS, etc are wearing JSARS, G-Shocks, Stocker&Yale, etc., etc.