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This GMT watch doesn't get enough credit - Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT GL0164
Nov 17, 2021
Beans And Bezels
Disclaimer: I purchased this watch pre-owned and was not externally incentivized in any way to make this review. This review is not sponsored by Glycine, or any other entity. All opinions here are my own. Since this watch was purchased pre-owned, and worn/used, please make note that the experience might differ slightly from that of a brand new watch.
I have wanted to check out one of these watches ever since I first heard about their story, and the fact that this design inspired so many iconic watches, the most popular being the Rolex Explorer-II. And I'm glad to finally get one of these Glycine GMTs in hand - and even more glad that I was able to get this Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT GL0164 Limited Edition, since it very closely resembles the Airman from between 1953-1960. This is a larger diameter re-creation, that caters to more modern preferences at 40 mm, however there were 36 mm versions too.
I won't go into the history of these watches since this has been covered multiple times and in excellent detail by folks like the Urban Gentry Channel. This GL0164 was a limited release of 1000 units, and had a retail price of 2035 CHF, but currently pops up on the pre-owned market for between $750-$1000.
Nov 17, 2021
Beans And Bezels
Disclaimer: I purchased this watch pre-owned and was not externally incentivized in any way to make this review. This review is not sponsored by Glycine, or any other entity. All opinions here are my own. Since this watch was purchased pre-owned, and worn/used, please make note that the experience might differ slightly from that of a brand new watch.
I have wanted to check out one of these watches ever since I first heard about their story, and the fact that this design inspired so many iconic watches, the most popular being the Rolex Explorer-II. And I'm glad to finally get one of these Glycine GMTs in hand - and even more glad that I was able to get this Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT GL0164 Limited Edition, since it very closely resembles the Airman from between 1953-1960. This is a larger diameter re-creation, that caters to more modern preferences at 40 mm, however there were 36 mm versions too.
I won't go into the history of these watches since this has been covered multiple times and in excellent detail by folks like the Urban Gentry Channel. This GL0164 was a limited release of 1000 units, and had a retail price of 2035 CHF, but currently pops up on the pre-owned market for between $750-$1000.
for posting this one up, Mike. 
^^^^^ 
