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Glycine Airman Vintage "The Chief" Automatic Watch
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Glycine Airman Vintage "The Chief" Automatic Watch
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Glycine has been producing quality timepieces since 1914. The Airman is perhaps the most recognizable timepiece in its collection Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downGhostwriter
99
Feb 23, 2019
$589.99 for a watch you shouldn't even wear in the rain (10m water resistance) and comes with an acrylic crystal? You want how much? This is a wee bit crazy, even if the movement is in-house.
My wallet will remain closed - not just for the reasons stated alone. In my mind, a 24hr sweeping movement should display the "24" at the bottom of the dial, not at the top. This way, the hands move up as the sun rises, climb to the top at high-noon, and retreat down again as the sun sets. To me, this is the right implementation of a 24 timepiece. I'll look elsewhere to brands that implement this feature.
Thrift_First_Retail_Last
50
Sep 28, 2019
I can see the appeal of a sundial-like arrangement, but there are two reasons to prefer 24 tops:
- It's impossible to mistake a 24 timer for a 12 timer
- Numbers start "correctly," just like with a 12 hour clock, that is, we find 1, 2, 3, in nearly the same place with both 12 timers and 24 tops
- (Bonus) You look like you're a commando who goes on night missions
MarPabl
1088
Mar 1, 2020
Mac11
87
Feb 22, 2019
$590... for an Acrylic crystal... hmmm.
That makes it hard to commit in my opinion.
Watchyoutalkingabout
Feb 22, 2019
Mac11My personal preference is always sapphire first. I do prefer acrylic over mineral glass/hardlex/etc. why? Sapphire doesn’t scratch, mineral and acrylic do. Acrylic you can buff out yourself (I’ve done it on a cheap little Vostok) whereas with mineral, you’re pretty much stuck.
GravyMaster
24
Feb 25, 2019
Mac11What does price have to do with the crystal being acrylic? The quintessential, iconic Speedmaster is over $5,000 and has an acrylic crystal.
ZZ_UPenn
257
Jun 13, 2019
Why not? I buy watches to wear, not just collecting dust. Although I am usually careful, I have seen huge differences between watches with acrylic and sapphire crystal, in terms of scratch resistance. I stopped buying watches with acrylic crystals since then, and I don't care about the brands in that regard.
Zoeesteatmis
19
Jun 12, 2019
Dan Henry domes watch crystals regularly for under $300. I have no skin in the game on the value or lack thereof regarding the acrylic crystal. I get it, but thought you should know that doing a domed crystal is easy enough for some.
RayF
22221
Apr 18, 2020
Ever feel you're stuck in an endless loop of Glycine--Ingersoll--Glycine--Ingersoll?
It's like deja vu all over again..or maybe Groundhog Day all over again...
andrea_t
112
Apr 18, 2020
RayFAll of a sudden you find yourself regretting giving those Eterna and Oris deals a miss...
Frederik81
9
Jun 12, 2019
So does this one also ship from the new European hub Drop has now? That would make this a pretty good deal for Europeans!
Maltman
102
Apr 18, 2020
Red flags: let me see. No Glycine logo; acrylic crystal; 10m WR; goofy MSRP; yet another Glycine Airman variation (I’ve lost count). This has Invicta written all over it.
Maltman
102
Apr 19, 2020
Jack921Thanks, I hadn’t heard that. The other issues still bother me though. I have two pre Invicta Glycines: a Combat Sub and a DC4 Airman. Both outstanding watches for the money. I think I’ll leave it at that. I’m currently looking for the right deal on a Tudor Black Bay, or an Omega Seamaster.
Skyblue314
21
Jun 12, 2019
Pardon the noob question, but what's the difference between the GMT and Purist models? They look very similar to my untrained eyes!
Skyblue314
21
Jun 12, 2019
Thank you for the information! One really does learn something new everyday!
BigAlSvid
58
Apr 18, 2020
Eyal at the Glycine production meeting at Invicta head quarter's ….. OK, we've got another Mass Drop for "The Chief" .. I've got a great idea for sales! .. We slap a $2700.00 MSRP on it, then list it for $479.00 .. All the suckers, I mean potential customers, will think what a great deal we're giving 'em!! .. Sales will be through the roof!! .. Everybody tell me I'm a genius!! …….. "You're a genius Eyal" ..
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