Glycine Bienne 1914 GL0333vsLouis Erard La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile


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Measurements
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Bienne 1914 GL0333

La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
41h
highest
38h
MSRP
$595
lowest
$2,861
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW261-1
Case
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0333 is seen as a very nice and affordable timepiece. Owners praise its solid construction, describing it as a precision tool that can last generations and a "sexy piece of horological history" that exceeded expectations. One owner notes the chapter ring's lume pip is slightly off-color and questions if the 39mm case maintains the 10.5mm slimness of the 42mm model. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Bienne 1914 39mm Automatic Watch GL0333 highly for its perceived value and historical appeal.
The Louis Erard La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile is widely praised for its exquisite, Art Deco-inspired dial featuring clean numerals, varied finishing, and unique "Empire" hands. Reviewers highlight the sophisticated 39mm polished steel case and the reliable Sellita SW261-1 automatic movement. Some find the 12.8mm thickness excessive for a dressy, time-only watch, and one reviewer noted the use of a standard case design. The price is considered fair for the original dial and reliable movement, retailing around CHF 2,300 or $2,900 USD. Overall, reviewers rate the Louis Erard La Petite Seconde Metropolis Louis Erard x The Horophile highly for its striking dial design and value proposition.
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