u/Familiar_Childhood32 — reddlx

The Good:

It looks at home with any outfit. I've worn this to outdoor BBQs and to a suit-and-tie event at an embassy. It's truly a GADA watch, especially on a metal or silicone bracelet.
It keeps very accurate time. It's about 6 seconds fast a day, which is more than good enough for me.
It pairs well with a ton of straps, but my favorite is this vintage-inspired rally strap, which I think leans into its aviation roots.
It's extremely legible in all conditions
It may be the most comfortable watch I own- it wears like a far smaller watch, and is only 11mm thick and curves beautifully around the wrist. It's far more versatile than you'd expect from a 43mm watch.
The fit and finish is on par with watches costing ten times this much.
Once an hour, the hands come together to form an airplane, which is just a very nifty little detail.

The bad:

Glycine has switched to a standard Sellita SW330, which is pretty bland to look at with an un-adorned rotor. Understandable for a watch with a solid case back, but slightly disappointing nevertheless.
The lume is mediocre and fades fairly quickly. I also wish the GMT hand was lumed, but sadly it's not.
The cities listed on the GMT bezel are so small that they're hard to read, at least to my old-ass eyes. It's a cool feature, but I doubt I'll use it much, if ever.
The standard metal bracelet it comes with is just okay. It's about Tissot-level quality and lacks any micro adjustments. I far prefer the leather and rubber straps I've had it on.

The ugly:

There is none, this is a gorgeous watch.

The bottom line:

It's a very distinctive watch, which means it may not be for everyone. It leans hard into the vintage aviation heritage, especially on the right strap. However, it's been absolutely phenomenal and is an absolute steal for $600, which is what I paid for it. I own quite a few watches, including vintage Omegas, Tissots, and Longines, and this watch has been on my wrist far more than any of the rest. I'd be hard-pressed to think of another watch that offers even close to this level of quality for this price. Highly recommended.