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septentrio
·Glycine Office-man, wears super comfortabel on the Komfit.
Show us your Glycine Airman!
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sathomasga
·I’d love one, especially after reading this thread, but everyplace seems to be sold out of the one I want - the 36 mm Airman No. 1 (GL0371) Purist. The GMT version, GL0370, is available.
Gycine seems to make them in batches that sell out within a week or so. Frustratingly for those in the U.S., ashford.com doesn't seem to have a "notify me when available" feature on their web site. I ended up bookmarking the product page and checking it every day or so. Also be aware that Glycine now plays the Invicta game with "retail prices" that are far far more than what you'd actually pay. RRP for the GL0371 is $2800, but I paid $649 for mine last fall. FWIW, when the watch initially came back in stock, ashford.com was selling them at $999. It took a day or so for the price to drop all the way down to $649. There's obviously a gamble in waiting, but it worked in my case. Also FWIW, it took a bit less than 6 months for new stock once I started looking seriously.
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sathomasga
·Yes the purist is the nicest modern iteration! But why not look for a nice vintage example?
Well, when in stock, the GL0371 is cheaper ($650) and has improved specifications (sapphire, SW330-2 base movement with extended power reserve). I seriously considered a vintage, but it seems like a pretty fraught area that's definitely outside of my expertise.
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krogerfoot
·Small update: the mods looked into the messages and harassment and this individual has been banned. We can now continue with a cleaned slate to discuss and share these cool watches!
I also hasten to add that I’m not saying you provoked this or suggesting you change the way you express yourself. Some of @keepsonticking’s comments seem to have been removed from the thread, rightfully, but people who join late may not understand that he responded to @septentrio’s mild poke with multiple obnoxious and huffy attacks and made himself a textbook example of a guy who needs to log the hell off. Picking a fight is bad; going to DM to make threats is a nuke-from-orbit offense and I’m glad the mods took action.
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TimeODanaos
·^This. Enough said!
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James Sadilek
·[QUOTE="... I seriously considered a vintage, but it seems like a pretty fraught area that's definitely outside of my expertise.[/QUOTE]
It is understandable that folks are hesitant to buy vintage watches. Usually, they are expensive to buy, and can be expensive to service or repair if necessary. On selling venues like eBay, one never knows what one is getting. There are sellers on eBay who are not truthful.
Buying a modern reproduction is an alternative as long as one is aware that it is a fashion piece that is unlikely to ever increase in value or even maintain its value. The modern Glycine watches are very much like any number of other mid-priced Swiss watch brands. The cases and bracelets are from Asia and they all have either ETA or Sellita movements. The only distinguishing features are the dial names and engraving on the case back and perhaps the winding weight.
Will they last for fifty or sixty years, and still be capable of running well, and requiring minimal replacement parts? For those following this thread who have experience with modern watches having either ETA or Sellita movements , what is your experience with longevity? Especially, those watches that have been worn regularly for ten or twelve years or more. Ten years in the sock drawer does not count.
It is understandable that folks are hesitant to buy vintage watches. Usually, they are expensive to buy, and can be expensive to service or repair if necessary. On selling venues like eBay, one never knows what one is getting. There are sellers on eBay who are not truthful.
Buying a modern reproduction is an alternative as long as one is aware that it is a fashion piece that is unlikely to ever increase in value or even maintain its value. The modern Glycine watches are very much like any number of other mid-priced Swiss watch brands. The cases and bracelets are from Asia and they all have either ETA or Sellita movements. The only distinguishing features are the dial names and engraving on the case back and perhaps the winding weight.
Will they last for fifty or sixty years, and still be capable of running well, and requiring minimal replacement parts? For those following this thread who have experience with modern watches having either ETA or Sellita movements , what is your experience with longevity? Especially, those watches that have been worn regularly for ten or twelve years or more. Ten years in the sock drawer does not count.
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efauser
·Here's my dad's SST from 1968. Recently serviced by @James Sadilek with a new crystal. It's running perfectly. Here's the background story of this watch that I posted years ago on WUS.
Dad's Glycine SST There's an update at the end of the thread.
Dad's Glycine SST There's an update at the end of the thread.
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TimeODanaos
·Here's my dad's SST from 1968.
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bardamu
·Here's my dad's SST from 1968. Recently serviced by @James Sadilek with a new crystal. It's running perfectly. Here's the background story of this watch that I posted years ago on WUS.
Dad's Glycine SST There's an update at the end of the thread.
Awesome story, that was a great reading. Thanks for sharing this, really.
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arturo7
·Incomiiiiing!!
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arturo7
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septentrio
·Super nice, congrats!
Taking mine out of storage soon as well 😎
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Caselock
·This great thread made me dig into my drawers to find this box:
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Caselock
·I bought it from the son of the person named on the box with content...
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Caselock
·Love this piece but have a hard time reading the time....
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Caselock
·If you are from Europe, this gentleman from Netherlands (see card) does excellent work on these including the hacking feature:
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Caselock
·PS: The son of the first owner mentioned his father had this watch on his wrist on 100+ missions. The Airbase is nearby....
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