From what little I've learned, the logo has nothing to do with pre or post Invicta and Invicta took over Glycine in 2016. I would think interpretation of the watch serial# might be your best bet to answering your question but I'm sure there are others on here who know far more than I do about this. To me the important thing is that Glycine quality is fantastic regardless of whether the watch is pre or post Invicta!
It is most definitely a quality timepiece. It's just that I see the expression "pre-Invicta" all the time, and I feel the need to learn. Thank you for your input. Much appreciated.
I too felt the need to learn more about pre and post Invicta when I bought my first Glycine (Combat Sub) about a month ago. But, after receiving and wearing it for the past month, I came to realize that the pre and post discussion doesn't do anything in terms of characterizing the quality of their time pieces. It makes for interesting conversation though.😀
The logo is what's confusing me. I have the "in-between" logo, with the wings. I looked at some casebacks of the pre-invictas online, and they have a 4 digit reference number whereas mine has an 8 digit number. A lot of watchies have a pure hatred for Invicta, but it doesn't really matter to me. It's an excellent timepiece. I used to have Invicta Derangement Syndrome, bit I founf help at 1-800-dontbuythem.
Where's the 8 digit number on yours? I see the model# GL0049 and another number that I thought might be the serial # (440598).
John, I was admiring your watch in the WRUW forum today, what a keeper!
I believe that the dividing line lies with the movement, not the logo. If your watch has an ETA movement in it. It is surely pre-Invicta. If it has a Sellita movement in it. It is most likely post-Invicta.
Aren't Sellita movements just as good or possibly improved-upon, off patent ETA clones anyway? I ask because I really don't know.
My mistake. It's a 6 digit number.
It's an Eta 7754. I'm not sure if Selita makes a GMT movement.
Yes they are. Some people prefer ETA because they were the original designer of the movement. But Invicta got in early on with Sellita as a supplier. Therefore developing a very strong relationship with them. So they transitioned Glycine very early to these movements since they are interchangeable. And Glycine was probably going to get cut off from ETA movements due to Swatch's acquisition and hoarding of the movements anyway. So Invicta made the change early on.
Sellita makes a clone for every movement ETA makes and then some. I remember your particular watch being made before Invicta took over. If it indeed does indeed have a ETA 7754 in it. Then you may rest easy knowing that it is a Pre-Invicta model.
It's very interesting actually ROTAP. 🙂 Honestly makes the watch that much
All I know, is that is definitely
Well said Wiggles. Couldn't agree with you more!! 👍
I agree with you 100%. I'm really happy with my Glycine, and I even wear some of my old Invictas from time to time. It doesn't matter to me, I just like to know everything about things that interest me. My mind is a sponge, my friend. A sponge.
I hear you on the sponge thing. 👍 If you're able to learn more facts about this topic, please share them with us. Interesting discussion!
Without a doubt, Glycine assembles superb watches at very competitive prices. I could care less if mine is pre or post Invicta, I'd buy it again today, that much is straight.
