Glycine watch database and price guide

Glycine Airman No.1: specs, new price and used value

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Glycine Airman No.1 is usually $480-780. A good buy is normally under $560, while prices above $1100 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Retail price band
$1,900-2,100
New online band
$700-1,050
Used fair range
$480-780
Good buy under
$560
Avoid over
$1100
Value retention
medium

Direct answer for buyers

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Glycine Airman No.1 is usually $480-780. A good buy is normally under $560, while prices above $1100 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Verdict: The buy signal here is simple: $560 or less for a Airman pilot watch that normally trades at $480–$780. Above $1,100, wait for a better example.

Watch specifications

  • Brand: Glycine
  • Collection: Airman
  • Reference: GL0164
  • Category: Swiss automatic GMT watch
  • Movement: Sellita automatic GMT
  • Case size: 36 mm
  • Lug-to-lug: 44 mm
  • Thickness: 12 mm
  • Crystal: Sapphire crystal
  • Water resistance: 100 m
  • Market region: United States / North America
  • Currency: USD

Who should buy it?

Best for: Buyers hunting the $480–$780 used bracket who want Airman looks and a movement that is easy to live with.

Not ideal for: Buyers who want one watch to do everything: this Airman pilot watch is a focused piece, not a universal daily wearer.

Market notes and resale

The 24-hour dial limits the buyer pool and resale is slow. Priced well used, but expect a narrow market when selling.

Price confidence: Early editorial estimate — verify current listings. Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.

Used buyer checklist

  • Confirm the exact reference and dial configuration before paying
  • Check the crystal and the crown for impact damage
  • Confirm the case diameter matches the listing photos — sizes are often misstated
  • Confirm the dial and hands are original and not relumed
  • Verify the case has not been over-polished, which flattens the lugs

Known issues and pricing traps

  • Relumed or repainted dials are common and cut value sharply
  • Oversized pilot cases suit fewer wrists than the photos suggest
  • Expect normal depreciation, not a windfall

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How this price range is set

Editorial estimate for the US market, not a live quote. Bands reflect typical retail and second-hand pricing for this reference and are revised when sold-listing evidence arrives.

Ranges are reduced for condition, missing links, no box or papers, unknown service history and poor photos, and adjusted when current new-watch discounts make a used price unattractive.

FAQ

What price should I target for the Glycine Airman No.1?

Use $560 as the good-buy target. The fair used range is $480-780, and a used listing above $1100 needs unusually strong condition, completeness, warranty or scarcity.

Should I buy the Glycine Airman No.1 new or used?

Compare the used asking price with the current new online band of $700-1,050. If the saving is small, buying new can be safer because you get warranty and cleaner return rights.

What changes the value most?

Condition, box and papers, bracelet or strap completeness, service history, seller reputation, warranty status and unusually poor listing photos move the real transaction price.

What should I check before buying used?

Check the exact reference, case and bracelet condition, movement/module function, service or battery history, seller feedback and whether the price still makes sense after tax, shipping and return risk.

Important pricing note

USA watch prices move with condition, state sales tax, seller type, box and papers, current discounts, service history and seller trust. Use this page as a research starting point, then verify live US listings before paying.