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44mm Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT Automatic Men's Watch
$649
$3,000
78% off
+ Free S&Hat Ashford
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Ashford has 44mm Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT Automatic Men's Watch (Various) on sale for $899 - $250 with coupon code ASHGB649 in cart = $649. Shipping is free.
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- Blue Dial / Blue Strap (GL0548)
- Brown Dial / Brown Strap (GL0549)
- Gold Dial / Brown Strap (GL0551)
- Green Dial / Green Strap (GL0550)
- Blue Dial / Blue Strap (GL0167)
- Brown Dial / Dark Brown Strap (GL0166)
- Band: Leather strap, 8.0 inches long, 22.0 mm wide, pin buckle clasp
- Case: 44.0 mm round bronze case with sapphire crystal (scratch resistant), screw-down crown
- Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)
- Dial: Date display at 3 o'clock (Glycine logo may vary)
- Movement: Swiss-made automatic Caliber SW330-2 with date function
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- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $250 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $899.
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Ashford has 44mm Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT Automatic Men's Watch (Various) on sale for $899 - $250 with coupon code ASHGB649 in cart = $649. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
Available:
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
Available:
- Blue Dial / Blue Strap (GL0548)
- Brown Dial / Brown Strap (GL0549)
- Gold Dial / Brown Strap (GL0551)
- Green Dial / Green Strap (GL0550)
- Blue Dial / Blue Strap (GL0167)
- Brown Dial / Dark Brown Strap (GL0166)
- Band: Leather strap, 8.0 inches long, 22.0 mm wide, pin buckle clasp
- Case: 44.0 mm round bronze case with sapphire crystal (scratch resistant), screw-down crown
- Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)
- Dial: Date display at 3 o'clock (Glycine logo may vary)
- Movement: Swiss-made automatic Caliber SW330-2 with date function
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $250 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $899.
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That said, this isn't a "deal", it's the regular b.s. "sale" price Ashford usually has. If'n it were back around the $450-$500 price point.... That's a friggin' deal and I'd buy now and ask forgiveness later.
I try to ignore the false MSRP hype; even before Invicta takeover the brand always had high MSRPs with the ability to find great sales (it just wasn't as frequent as now)... what really matters is if it is worth it at this price... and it definitely is (if it is your style and you are into pilot watches). In my opinion it is a deal $800, it punches above it's weight. I own one and its a great watch. I also currently own a the 42mm version, the Base 22 (pre Invicta), and the really old airman 46 (All look almost identical).. as well as a few combat subs (not including all the other models I've owned over the years). In my opinion, for the money, Glycine and Hamilton (on sale) are excellent purchases. I have a slight obsession with my watches not being too thick and these brands are among the affordable few that actually have many models well below 12mm. I'm not going to get into the Invicta takeover hype as its been beaten to death on the forums. This design is what put Glycine on the map, the double time zone 24hr purist pilot watch (this version here is the GMT which allows you to do 3 distinct time zones). Popularized by airline pilots and Vietnam war pilots in the 60s/70s. As a professional pilot I can tell you from experience that the 44mm plus the wider hands is much easier to read while in the cockpit at a quick glance.
Being that this is a brass watch it commands a higher price. A used blue fade dial, brass case just sold on ebay for $564 + tax + shipping 2 weeks ago. I've been keeping an eye on these models for a major sale since they've been released. A uses vintage stainless Base 22 with the blue fade dial and bracelet sold for $616 + tax + shipping the same day.
FYI If you want the blue fade dial its on sale for $700, free S&H, NO TAX from Ashford's parent companies website: glycinewatches.com
https://www.glycinewatc
Quartz models (which for some reason are much thicker) are in the $150-200 sale range
Automatic 40mm repro vintage models (were sub $300 during covid) are in the $450-550 sale range
Automatic 42mm models (were sub $300 during covid) are in the $450-650 sale range
The new Automatic 44mm brass models posted here haven't been below $791 until now
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This Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT is a 44mm automatic pilot watch that stands out for cockpit readability, a busy but legible dial, and a slim under 12mm profile for the size. The bronze case, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, and Swiss SW330 2 movement add to the appeal, and the current $649 with free shipping is described as the lowest price seen for these newer sunburst dial versions. The main caution is fit, since 44mm can feel large on smaller wrists and the brand's inflated MSRP history makes the discount less dramatic than it looks. A strong option if the size and pilot style suit you.
The 44mm brass GMT can wear under about 12mm thickness, which helps it feel less bulky than many thicker quartz options.
The 44mm case and wider hands can improve quick cockpit readability for a busy GMT dial.
The watch can be a practical fit for wrists around 6.5 inches when the case length works out, making 44mm manageable for some buyers.
The deal price can be reached by using coupon code ASHGB649 to bring the $899 listing down to $649 with free shipping.
The current pricing narrative can be challenged because Glycine's MSRP may be inflated, with some arguing the "true MSRP" is closer to $300.
The brand's distribution and pricing strategy after Invicta ownership can raise concerns about how materials and bracelets may be affected over time.
The 44mm size can feel too large for smaller wrists, especially for people accustomed to 36-40mm watches.
The 44mm case size may be hard to pull off for some wrists because wrist shape and case length can limit comfort.
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The Swiss watch industry almost died in the 80s due to quartz. Then it took another nose dive with smart watches and many people just using their phone to tell time. So a struggling family owned watch company sold ownership rights to help with marketing and distribution... did the product or quality change in the end? Honestly, most people can't tell a difference.
Glycine already had comically large watches before the invicta takeover. There were many 46, 48, and even 50mm models in their lineup. All the big brands rely heavily on "remember when..." marketing, and glycine is no exception. I especially find their models in fight gear with a fog machine standing next to a warbird too much... that seems to be invicta influenced.
At the end of the day mechanical watches are no more than jewlery with a nostalgia story attached to them that happen to tell the time with moderate accuracy. They are no longer tools that people rely on with their lives... in this case there are plenty of instruments in the cockpit that do the same thing faaar more accurately. Is this piece of jewlery well made? Is it a price you are willing to pay? That's all that matters in the end. Frankly it's amazing that mechanical watches are even this cheap to begin with considering all the work that goes into them.
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It just takes ine visit of seeing someone selling his eye for cornea transplant to afford meds for his mom to realize how fortunate we are and how much power we hold that we give away to these corps, to our egoes ultimately...whereas we could really change someone's life witha. Different decision and even feel better longer (different ego boost 😅).
Anyways wrong place to talk these, what am I doing being the party pooper on SD l. I want a Steel royal oak 😫 must resist
I actually kinda evny the guys with smaller wrists as it opens up a whole bunch of designs that are spectacular looking, like the stunning Seamaster Railmaster which if memory serves, tops out at 39mm. Or a basic 38mm Hamilton mechanical field watch.
1st world problems, amirite?
It just takes ine visit of seeing someone selling his eye for cornea transplant to afford meds for his mom to realize how fortunate we are and how much power we hold that we give away to these corps, to our egoes ultimately...whereas we could really change someone's life witha. Different decision and even feel better longer (different ego boost 😅).
Anyways wrong place to talk these, what am I doing being the party pooper on SD l. I want a Steel royal oak 😫 must resist
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