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frontpageiconian | Staff posted Jun 18, 2026 03:47 PM
44mm Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT Automatic Men's Watch
+ Free S&H$649
$3,000
78% offAshford
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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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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.
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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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Why the Trend is Happening
Movement Technology: Scaled-down automatic movements from elite manufacturers—including brands like Bulgari, Piaget, and Grand Seiko—allow for mechanical complications to fit into thinner, smaller cases without sacrificing power.Shift to Neo-Vintage: Collectors are experiencing fatigue from flashy "bling," leading to a surging demand for classic, understated, and "neo-vintage" designs.
Enhanced Comfort: The 36mm–40mm range offers superior daily wearability and fits a wider variety of wrist sizes comfortably compared to 44mm+ watches.Gender Neutrality: Brands are increasingly moving away from strict gender categorizations, instead focusing on versatile sizes that appeal to all collectors.
Brands Embracing Smaller Sizes
Rolex: Offers long-standing 36mm models, alongside mid-size Datejusts and Lady-Datejusts, balancing compact wearability with professional legibility.
TAG Heuer & Cartier: Renowned makers actively resizing iconic models to embrace understated grace and classic proportions.
Vacheron Constantin: Scaled down their popular Overseas line to 39.5mm and a remarkably thin 7.35mm thickness to adhere to modern consumer tastes.
Tudor: Features highly popular downsized divers, such as the widely celebrated Black Bay 58 (39mm).
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