Glycine Bienne 1914 GL0333vsLouis Erard Marqueterie de Paille
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Measurements
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Bienne 1914 GL0333
Marqueterie de Paille
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
41h
highest
38h
MSRP
$595
lowest
$4,500
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.
Owners and reviewers praise the Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille for its unique, handcrafted rye straw marquetry dial by artist Bernardo d’Orey, noting the artisanal quality and abstract "Broken Ice" composition. The watch is housed in a polished 39mm stainless steel case. Some sources mention Louis Erard's reputation for offering rare handcrafts at accessible price points. One reviewer noted the industrial finishing of the Sellita SW261-1 movement visible through the case back. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille highly for its exceptional artisanal dial and value in offering unique craftsmanship.
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