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Watch of the Month Club for Men | Watch Gang Review

Published on June 10, 2018 by Brock McGoff · Accessories May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

In this Watch Gang review, I’ll share my first experience with the popular “watch of the month club” for men.

Unboxing Glycine Combat Classic

Note: Huge thanks to Watch Gang for supporting The Modest Man by sponsoring this article! Use the discount code MODESTMAN10 for 10% off your first month of any Watch Gang plan.

This Glycine automatic watch has an MSRP of $1,200 and an actual online retail price of around $600. I got it through a Watch Gang Platinum subscription that cost $299/month.

If that sounds intriguing, here’s everything you need to know…

What Is Watch Gang?

I first heard of Watch Gang from my friend Jon Shanahan. Jon and I co-host a The Buttoned Up podcast, and he runs his own YouTube channel called The Kavalier.

Jon doesn’t claim to be a full on watch enthusiast, but he describes himself as “watch curious”. He’s been a Watch Gang subscriber for a while now has good things to say about the company.

So when Watch Gang offered to sponsor an article, I decided to give it a shot. Below you’ll find unboxing videos for the two watches I’ve received under the Platinum Tier:

If you prefer reading, read on!

How Does Watch Gang Work?

Watch Gang has three tiers:

  1. Original, which is $29/month
  2. Black, which is $99/month
  3. Platinum, which is $299/month

You pick a plan, and then you get one watch delivered to your door each month.

No matter which tier you sign up for, Watch Gang will send you a watch that’s worth 2-5x as much as the cost of the subscription.

In other words, if you sign up for basic $29/month plan, they’ll send you watches that sell online for $50-150.

You don’t pick specific watches or brands, but you do get to specify which types of watches you prefer – casual or dressy, large or small, etc.

It’s not guaranteed that you’ll get a watch that meets all of your criteria, but they do their best to get you something you’ll enjoy.

Rolex/Tag/Seiko Giveaway Program

The other interesting thing about Watch Gang is their weekly Rolex, Tag and Seiko giveaway program.

Yeah, they give away a Rolex to one of their members every single Friday.

If you search YouTube for “watch gang rolex” you’ll find a bunch of videos of people unboxing these luxurious surprises.

Watch Gang Platinum (July 2017)

For my first Watch Gang Platinum delivery, I received a this Glycine Combat Classic automatic.

Glycine Combat Classic

Glycine is a Swiss watch manufacturer that’s now actually owned by Invicta. The brand is best known for their “Airman” pilot watches that were created for easy timekeeping during intercontinental travel.

To me, this watch is like a dressy field watch. The details on the dial, like the outer minute markers and plentiful lume, give it a casual, utility vibe. But the dressy leather strap and polished gold case make it feel like a dress watch.

Glycine GL0121 vs Seiko SKX013
For reference, here’s the 40mm Glycine next to my 38mm Seiko.

At 40mm, this watch is almost too big for my wrist, but it’s still wearable. Given the choice, I always go for smaller watches.

Glycine on wrist

I love the see through caseback and the unique open heart design.

Glycine exhibition case back

Glycine GL0121 open heart

The two design features really showcase the automatic movement of this Swiss watch.

Watch Gang Community

Now, I wouldn’t necessary go buy this specific watch for myself, but here’s the cool thing about Watch Gang:

They have a very active Facebook group in which people buy, sell and trade their watches. So if you don’t like the watch you received, it’s not very hard to sell or trade it to someone in the group.

Watch Gang Exchange

And that’s the thing about Watch Gang – it’s not really just for watch collectors. It’s for people who love the watch community. They enjoy talking shop with fellow enthusiasts, no matter your budget.

They like buying, selling, researching, collecting and trading – rather than just the watches themselves.

Or, if you just like the surprise of opening up a mystery watch box each month, this service is great for you.

Closing Thoughts

I’ve gotten two Watch Gang Platinum deliveries so far, and I have to say – it’s been really fun opening up the package to see what kind of watch is inside, then researching the watches and chatting with other members in the Watch Gang Exchange group.

Click here to check out Watch Gang for yourself, and use the code MODESTMAN10 for 10% off any plan (first month).

Have you tried Watch Gang? Would you? Leave a comment below!

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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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  1. Vanessa K. Robb says

    May 27, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    The Glycine looks like something my boyfriend would love… I found a 25% off subscription code but am not sure if it’s worth it. Have you been happy with them matching you to the right watches each month?

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  2. Larry E McFadden says

    May 18, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    I had them for a year switched to Platinum, very satisfied “Great” Watches and excellent customer service I had a solar watch that stopped it was replaced. I would recommend these guys! Five Stars!

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  3. Rob says

    January 16, 2019 at 1:35 am

    Found it for $299 plus when I tried to close the page I was sent a $20 off promo code and free shipping. So $279 and free shipping

    Reply
  4. Kelly Warren says

    December 7, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Found the Glycine watch you got for $380 online in 2 minutes. I’m sure if I spent an hour looking that I could find it for less.

    Reply
    • Brock says

      December 8, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      Only $100 more!

      Reply
  5. Raymond McCormick says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    Hey Brock, you provided discount code is no longer accepted by WatchGang. As such you may want to update your article.

    Reply
  6. aeteter says

    November 27, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    So far from watching unboxing videos your watch is one of the coolest ones, then citizen, orient, alpina and the rolexes, but the rest were just pure garbage!.

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