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I liked my black-and-orange Glycine Airman 9 so much that I got a second one in white.
This is the Glycine Airman 9 reference 3840. I already had one in black and orange, wore it on trips, and it was super reliable, so I got another in white. It is a GMT with a triple time zone layout, and it is quintessential Glycine. The 3840 is not on Amazon anymore, so the button goes to a current Glycine Airman GMT with a white dial.
- Iconic Airman look with real aviation credibility
- White dial goes with any strap color
- Lots of lume on hands and markers
- Reliable on trips in sun, cold and water
- Heavy, top-heavy case that can drift if worn loose
- 44mm is big for some wrists
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Size and weight
The polished case is 44mm wide and, I think, 14 or 15mm thick. The thick case back makes it a heavy watch. It is not uncomfortable, but if you wear it loose like I do, it drifts on your wrist. For me, 44mm is close to ideal.
Dial and bezel
The coin-edge bezel has the traditional Airman 24-hour markings, enamel-filled. On the dial there is a tachymeter, a big lumed hour hand, a slender minute hand, a GMT hand with a red triangle, and applied lume markers with polished edges.
The date at 3 is framed in black. I was worried a white dial would look cheap online, but in person it does not.
Straps
It came on a black alligator-style band, and I have it on an official Glycine strap with a denim-like antique leather look. White dials are chameleons, so black, tan, brown or red straps all work.
About the buy link
The Airman 9 3840 is not on Amazon anymore, so the button goes to the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT with a white dial (GL0467), a current Airman GMT. It is a different model, so check the listing for specs.
Verdict
I wore the other 3840 on a couple-week trip, and it held power overnight and shrugged off knocks, splashes, sun and cold. A phenomenal watch from a phenomenal brand.
FAQ
How big is the Glycine Airman 9 3840?
About 44mm wide and, I estimate, 14 to 15mm thick. It is a heavy watch.
Is it a GMT?
Yes. It has a GMT hand and the classic 24-hour Airman bezel.
What strap did it come with?
As I recall, a black alligator-style band. Mine is on an official Glycine strap with an antique, denim-like leather look.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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