Glycine trio are tempting - Any thoughts please?

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Glycine trio are tempting - Any thoughts please?

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Why is everyone trying to tempt me? - I have no control ](*,) I must resist.....however,

I have been checking out Glycine watches after receiving an email yesterday from a Jeweler friend in Murcia, Spain, offering some very good deals..

Unfortunately, especially on the ones I quite like :? , being

Incursore III 44mm Automatic,

http://www.glycine-watch.ch/e/collectio ... ay=10003U#

COMBAT 7 AUTOMATIC

http://www.glycine-watch.ch/e/collectio ... ay=100035#


AND, Oooooo

This one, The Airman 1953 Vintage L.E.

http://www.glycine-watch.ch/e/collectio ... lay=10003P

I really like the 1953 vintage, and wonder if you good folks have any thoughts about this trio, especially if
you have one of the above, or have owned one.

I would like something a little different, 42mm is the largest watch I currently have, and would think I could stretch up to a 44mm.

There are a couple of Damasko ones I like too,

The DA 37 WI & the new DA 373 ( white faces ) but obviously these are not with any discount :(

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Combat looks best to my eyes! :)
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Always admired the 24 hour dial Airman, although personally I prefer the blue version.

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bspj wrote:Combat looks best to my eyes! :)
I agree. The others are too busy IMO.
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I have the Combat 7 and I love it, but it's very different from the Airman or Incursore. You're trying to decide between apples, tomatoes and carrots :lol:

You won't find fault with the Glycine build quality, and the brand has an illustrious history, so it's really just a matter of what you want from the watch – a simple time-teller or something more complicated and stand-out?

Personally, I've always hankered after an Airman, particularly the SST Pumpkin, but I had to settle for the bargain basement Combat 7 instead. I'll get my Airman one day though :D
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The glycine Airman is a personal favourite of mine .
so that would be my choice :thumbup:
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Many thanks for your comments folks, much appreciated :thumbup:
It'sAliveJim wrote:I have the Combat 7 and I love it, but it's very different from the Airman or Incursore. You're trying to decide between apples, tomatoes and carrots :lol:
This made me smile and is quite correct, the problem is there are sooooooo many choices....
however, I will keep pondering, and reading up about the three.

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downer wrote:Always admired the 24 hour dial Airman, although personally I prefer the blue version.

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I have recently acquired the 1953 vintage, posted a few pics under ncwotd and also a mini unboxing thread.

Of course, Id say its a great watch, nice unclutted 24hrs dial, less busier than the modern airman. Ratively thin case so it wears quite comfortable for a 42mm. My only complain is that it doesnt come with a complementary strap, at that price point the nato, though nicely made, seems a bit inadequate.
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I too have just purchased the Airman 1953 Vintage and agree totally with Aifo. I am really, really pleased with everything but the strap (I have one on the way from Aussie I hope - pics to follow)
I think it wears a little on the small size for a 42mm and looks suitably different without being odd.
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Thanks Aifo, checked out your 1953 and I have to admit, it really is super and looks great with that oiled strap.
CONGRATULATIONS!!

Andyshall - I really look forward to checking out your pics when it arrives..

Thanks all, I do appreciate your input - I think I know where I may be heading :thumbup:
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I certainly like the vintage 1953 and the California dial, but the third is a bit dull to my eyes.

There's a full set 1953 vintage on TZ-UK sales corner at the moment, if you've got access. It's from a well known member who's very pleasant to deal with (and I'd be quite glad if someone bought it so I wasn't tempted to!).

Another advantage of Glycines is that almost all their offerings have sensibly thin cases that fit well under a cuff.

Plus everyone needs an amino acid on their wrist...
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Drmarkf wrote:
There's a full set 1953 vintage on TZ-UK sales corner at the moment, if you've got access. It's from a well known member who's very pleasant to deal with (and I'd be quite glad if someone bought it so I wasn't tempted to!).
Thanks for that, unfortunately I don't have access. :(
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