The Glycine Airman 17 mens watch has a nice history starting in 1953 when Glycine started production of the first Airman model. The Airman has a big following with Glycine and is their best known watch. This world-timer shows up to 4 time zones simultaneously! The Topring is positioned by a special spacer system at the 4 o’clock position. The Airman 17 has a special execution for the purists of 24-hours watches featuring an arrow-tipped hour hand on the 24-hours dial only. This watch is offered in two sizes 46mm (3865) or 38mm (3866), with dial choices of black, blue, and yellow. If you are going to get a watch like this and actually use the time zones, then the 46mm is the only option. It is big, clean, and easy to read. It has a respectable depth rating of 200m, especially for not being a dive watch.

   The Airman 17 is powered by an automatic ETA A07.171, with a 46 hour power. The ETA A07.171 has been described as a Valjoux 7750 on steroids with a longer power reserve and larger movement to help fit larger cases better. The movement is viewable through the case back displaying the decorated "Côtes de Genève" plating and blued screws.

Pros - 4 time zones, easy strap changes, Côtes de Genève, nice movement.

Considerations - Some feel the price point on an ETA movement is high.