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Yeah! snoopy1.gif About 2 years ago,  I was talking watches with a new employee at our company. I had seen him wearing various quartz watches. So, I knew he had a little love for watches. I began telling him how I got into mechanicals. And, started giving him links to some of my favorite brands, and showing him some of my little collection. Well; he fell in love with the Glycine F 104. I told him that the only reason I didn't own was that I thought 52mm was a bit too big for my wrist. And, I love 42+ mm size cases. 'Love em! hand6.gif

What did he do? He went and ordered an F 104 with the white dial. His wrist is more like 7.25". Mine is 7.5". It's a beautiful timepiece. And, it has been in constant rotation with him since the day it arrived. And, on ocassion, I ask him to see it. And, I put it on... and, give it back. (if it were just a bit smaller... ha!!).

The other day he was wearing it, and he handed it over. I wore it for about 2 hours. That did it! It actually seemed to be getting a bit smaller on my wrist! I had to have one. I began a search. No luck. Glycine stopped making the F 104. Crap! I want one with the black dial, too. Not to say, the white isn't really sharp. It is!

Finally, I called a dealer that I had visited a couple of years ago while on a trip out west. They have a couple F 104's! And, they are an authorized Glyicne dealer, too.

I'm ordering it today. He is also throwing in a black strap. cool!

For your viewing pleasure, here are a few photos that I took of my buddy's F 104 a few days after it's arrival in 2006...

On my wrist...













 

  
As you can see his wrist is smaller than mine... 

 

 

Some of you are probably wondering if the F 104 on the dial is lumed. It's not. The dots, and the hands are lumed nicely, however. The Unitas 6498 movement is unadorned save the Glycine F 104 engraved on one of the movement plates.
Yeah! I'm really looking forward to getting one of these. I always said that if Glycine would have offered it in a bit smaller case, I would buy it. But, I am very excited to have finally decided to pull the trigger, and buy one. The dealer is also throwing in a black Glycine strap. And, in case anyone was wondering, these are no longer being made. Email me if you are interested. He has a couple left. And, at least one is the white dial version. And, this is an authorized dealer. Now; who was it that is offering that Dievas! AGP???!!!  Actually; I know. I just haven't made a decision yet.  


- Greg
 




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Great choice GregThumbsup3.gif

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Sweet. Now get it done and let's see it!!

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Paxman wrote: Sweet. Now get it done and let's see it!!
Thanks guys! :cool:


It's only 7:19 in AZ right now. They aren't even open yet! :)

What about adding this Glycine to that order? I never liked these too much in the past. But, I do now...

Cream Dial (if available) would be good, since the F 104 is black.

- Greg

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GKH wrote: Paxman wrote: Sweet. Now get it done and let's see it!!

It's only 7:19 in AZ right now. They aren't even open yet! :)

What about adding this Glycine to that order? I never liked these too much in the past. But, I do now...



- Greg

Now you've gone too far, Greg!!

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What more could you ask for, clean classic styling AND it's a Glycine!

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GKH wrote: Paxman wrote: Sweet. Now get it done and let's see it!!
Thanks guys! :cool:


It's only 7:19 in AZ right now. They aren't even open yet! :)

What about adding this Glycine to that order? I never liked these too much in the past. But, I do now...

Cream Dial (if available) would be good, since the F 104 is black.

- Greg


I believe that is the Glycine Lagunare Half-Hunter with flip top...LE of 999.

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KenC wrote: GKH wrote: Paxman wrote: Sweet. Now get it done and let's see it!!
Thanks guys! :cool:


It's only 7:19 in AZ right now. They aren't even open yet! :)

What about adding this Glycine to that order? I never liked these too much in the past. But, I do now...

Cream Dial (if available) would be good, since the F 104 is black.

- Greg


I believe that is the Glycine Lagunare Half-Hunter with flip top...LE of 999.



Yes, it is. And, if you can find some photos, it shows a nicely decorated movement, and the lid is machined underneath. It's pretty slick! Oh! And, it's 46mm.

Here we go..







Last edited on Sat Mar 15th, 2008 10:55 am by GKH

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Greg your buddy's Glyicne F 104 looks sweet, cannot wait to see pixs when you get yours.

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Very sweet both of those. hearteyes.gif Glycine's are very nice. Will be glad when I have one myself. :cool:

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I ordered the black dial Glycine F 104. :)

Glycine F 104
Debaufre Airforce Orange
Ollech & Wajs 6497 XXL
Rado DiaStar Original Automatic
Citizen Oxy automatic on s/s
1970 Bulova Accutron Spaceview
Citizen Noblia Calendar
Citizen Eco-Drive Solar Tech Ti World Timer
Timex Ironman
Bulova Vibra-Alarm (15 yr. service company gift)

- Greg

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WELL DONE!

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