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Glycine Caliber GL 224
Glycine Caliber GL 224
| Brand | Glycine |
| Caliber Number | GL 224, GL224 |
| Base Caliber | ETA 2824 |
| Movement Type | Automatic |
| Diameter | 11 1/2”’ |
| Jewels | 25 |
| Power Reserve | 38 hours |
| Vibrations Per Hour | 28,800 bph |
| Shock System | Incabloc |
| Hacking? | Yes |
| Features | Hours, minutes, central seconds, date |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland, Swiss made |
| Known Models | F 104 48 (Ref: GL0126) |
The pictured example of the caliber GL 224 from Glycine is essentially a modified ETA 2824-2. This movement was found in an F104 watch. This movement has been custom decorated by the manufacturer, featuring a signed rotor and oversize movement holder.
- Click here for the official spec sheet from Glycine
Please share your experiences and thoughts about this Glycine version of the ETA 2824 in the comments section below…
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I have this movement in a Glycine Combat Aquarius. So far it’s been less than +/- 5 sec over 24 hours the couple of times I’ve tested it.
I recently aquired a Glycine Combat Sub GL0091. It’s been running now for 4 days and is -1 sec since I set it 4 days ago which is pretty amazing for a watch in this price range
Thank you for posting your accuracy report. Keep them coming!
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Hadn’t worn my Combat Sub GL0087 much till after reading this post. I have been checking mine daily. It gains +3 secs per 24hrs. For the price I paid, very happy. Plenty of reserve.
Does this movement hack?
Hi Robert, this movement is based off the ETA 2824, so it does hack. Thank you for asking, the listing has been updated.
The base is the Sallita SW200. Most people call it the clone ETA. The obvious tell is 26 Jewels on SW200 and 25 Jewels on ETA
Have a Combat Sub with this movement and it’s incredibly accurate. Roughly +2 seconds/day over a one month period.
Thank you for adding your accuracy report to the listing!
I have this movement in the Glycine Combat 6 36mm watch. It runs about +6 seconds a day.
I have this movement in a Glycine Combat 7. It was +8\day. But now it does not keep time at all. Overnight while the watch isn’t worn it stops ticking within a couple of hours of taking it off.
That is not normal. You watch may need an overhaul. How old is it? Did you ever drop it? Is there still any warranty left?
The watch is 4 months old. I haven’t dropped it, but I am hard on equipment. It’s had several decently hard thumps on door jambs and tables. Also I should mention the rotor spins much freer now than it did when I first got it. I do have a warranty but I have to mail the watch in and they said it would cost around $40 for diagnostics even IF THE WATCH IS COVERED under warranty. I didn’t get a good vibe from the warranty place and I’m pretty sure once they get the watch they will say the damage is not covered and the bill will be outreagous. This is my first nice watch that is worth fixing so I don’t know what to do? Should I just take it to a local watch smith? How much will it cost to fix?
That’s a bummer man. Take to a good watch maker in your area. Figure it would likely cost at least $100 though. I could be something simple going on inside, or more complex.
Best of luck David
Is this movement based on the first level (standard?) of the ETA 2824? Do the Glycine modifications improve it?
Its a standard 2824, with the Glycine mods doing nothing to improve or affect the over quality and movement provided by the ETA.
Cheers
Why would you matter-of-factly state “standard” when the Glycine specs linked above on this page say “elabored”?
Cheers
I just bought a Combat Classic GL0121 with a GL224 movement. It looks the about the same, but the rotor clearly says 26 jewels. I think that it may be a SW200 movement.
I have just found the makers mark on the edge of the movement above the balance wheel. My GL224 has a sw200-1 movement.
There’s nothing inherently wrong with the SW200-1, but if you are using a different ebauche it should be a different Caliber No. to differentiate. The two movements are not the same, even if it is a clone.
Brand new watch, only holding about 2 hours of power reserve before stopping. F104 model 48 mm size. Tested it fully wound in different positions and with it on the wrist all day. This could be why Glycine is giving all of their watches to grey market sellers at 75% off. There’s possibly something wrong with Glycine watches, don’t let the low prices full you. AVOID.
Barry
Hi Barry,
I hope that your watch is still under warranty so you can return it. The first Glycine 104 I purchased also had problems. I returned it and my second watch has worked perfectly.
Thank you GRW. I will let you know, but from what I have read online it is luck of the draw with Glycine watches working the way they should.
Hello, I am curious to know if your watch has the 25 jewels movement or the 26 jewels? It should say in the center of the movement on the rotor. Thank you.
Could this be old stock? Recently Glycine was sold to Invicta. I only see Glycine online (grey market). If beyond warrenty, at least a watch repairer can fix it as ready supply of parts. Enjoy.
Hi Barry,
I hope that your watch is still under warranty so you can return it. The first Glycine 104 I purchased also had problems. I returned it and my second watch has worked perfectly.
Hi own the 40 mm f104, Blue dial. I’ve tested the accuracy about 9 times.
The diversion wavers between -2 and +3,8 ( 1 time).
First measurement: 0 sec.
2nd measurement: -2 sec
3rd measurement: -1,8 sec
4th measurement : – 2,1 sec
5th measurement: +3,8 sec
6th measurement : +2,1 sec
7th measurement : -1,8 sec
8th measurement:-1,9 sec
9th measurement: 0 sec
Thank you so much for sharing these timekeeping results!
I’ve been wearing the wTch now for over a month or so. It’s accuracy improved! Measured it 3 times since and the diversion measured in 12 hours is 0 seconds. It diversion in 14 days was 4 seconds. It beats my chronometer by far! Most accurate timepiece I own.
Last week I received a Combat 6, 36mm expecting the ETA 2824 to find that the jewel count was noted to be 26 and eventually identified the SW 200-1 stamp on perimeter of movement. I’d have to say I wasn’t entirely surprised given what I have read about the SW family and it’s umbilical relationship with ETA. So, I set (hacked) the time as of about 15:00 on Thursday Jan 18th and strapped it on. Worn during next 3 days exclusive of rest of collection, than had it on Wolf winder until this A.M. Right now, the movement is +2 sec!!
I think this may (at this time) be the most accurate in my collection, which includes Chronometers. Alright, it’s not the most beautifully adorned movement, it certainly seems to be doing what it is supposed to. We can talk about durability in a few years but let’s face it…it’s a 2824!
I would certainly love to post this observation on a Glycine Forum (I don’t have privileges on WUS) to let friends know this movement is absolutely to be suspicious of. Obviously, there may be some bad units out there but seems like so far I’ve been lucky?
BTW…I love the white/siver faced 6/36. The perfect sweet spot for my 6.5 inch wrist.
Thanks for taking time to read this.
“NOT to be suspicious of”….
I purchased also the glycine incursore, 26 jewels , different movement then the f104.
1st measurement + 18,4 sec!
Keep you posted!
Thank you for this accuracy report!
Simone,
If the 18.4 seconds you measured is in a 24 hour period, this could probably be reduced significantly through an adjustment by a watchmaker.
Yes i know. I’m going to measure it a few times. 1st was just arrived and I manually wound Tim which speeds it up a little. The f104 does the same, but so far has been incredible accurate. Let’s see what the other measurements will bring.
2nd measurement: + 15,2 sec
3rd measurement: +21,5 sec.
I wrote to glycine if this falls under warranty. Keep you posted.
I send it to invita Netherlands. They took the watch apart and the deviation is between +1,8 and +3,5 sec. Per day. I’m very happy! Oh, and apart from sending costs, it fell under warranty.
I have the same Incasore and mine is also +18
I’ve just purchased a Glycine Incursore GL0044, the movement calibre is GL224, however the movement used is a SW200 instead of the ETA. The rotor is also engraved with 26 Jewels instead of the 25 for the ETA.
My jeweler and watch repair specialist advised me the same thing about my Glycine Combat 6 Model GL0115 w/caliber GL280 26 jewels.
He said that 26 jewels is in fact a Sellita SW200 base movement. My watch day/date has stopped and needs repair. The warranty is still good and cost me little to ship to Utah where the service center for Glycine is.
Amazing watch for the money, +2-3 secs daily.
Bought the Incursore on MassDrop. It’s the 26 Jewel variety. Set it 5 days ago and been wearing daily since then. Ran +3 sec in the first 24 hours and had held at +3 sec total every time I’ve checked it in 5 days and 6 hours. We’ll see if it lasts, but seems I got lucky given the variability on this one.
Fingers crossed.
I’m becoming a glycine enthusiast. I bought the Eugene meylan in white and gold. So far it’s pretty accurate too . It has an eta 2895-2 in it. It’s deviation is a constant +3,4 sec a day so far.
I prefer “work watches,” and have been looking at the Glycine combat sub. Am used to ETA 2824 as have Marathon GSAR, UTS 1000mV2. I read that Invicta bought Glycine and from reading this blog, the movement (combat 2824) has had issues. Never have appreciated Invicta. Seems hard to get a Glycine here in the states via AD though many available via grey market. Had my UTS regulated after 8 years of hard use. $350 local watch repairer. Running great now. ETA 2824 very common movement so parts easy to come by. Enjoy your Sunday.