AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT WatchvsGlycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
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Measurements
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Meridian GMT Watch
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$159
lowest
$225
Movement
Ronda 515
Ronda 515.24H
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch for its detailed dial and value at $109, with one noting the beige Super-LumiNova provides a vintage look. Some find the bracelet underwhelming and the lume "pathetic," while others mention the on-the-fly adjustment can be stiff. The AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch uses a quartz Ronda 515 movement with a caller-style GMT function where the 24-hour hand is independently adjustable. On balance, owners and reviewers find the AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT Watch a handsome and well-priced option, particularly for its dial details.
Owners praise the 40mm Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time for its comfortable size, attractive aesthetics, blue GMT hand, sapphire crystal with blue AR coating, and locking bezel. One owner found no flaws, while another considered it an improvement over a previous Airman model. However, some find the dual 24-hour and GMT hands make setting local time less intuitive than a purist 24-hour dial. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time highly for its comfortable size and attractive aesthetics at its price point.
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