AETHELSOHN Meridian GMT WatchvsSmiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ
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Measurements
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Meridian GMT Watch
SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
42.5mm
lowest
Thickness
13.2mm
11.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$159
n/a
Movement
Ronda 515
Ronda 515.24H
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 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 Smiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ for its value and dial balance, noting its straightforward quartz field watch utility in a 36mm case. Some owners appreciate the appeal of a small quartz GMT, though others express a desire for an automatic movement. The watch is expected to be priced below £450 due to its Ronda quartz movement. On balance, owners rate the Smiths SPEEDBIRD GMT PRS-22GMTQ highly for its value and functional design as a quartz field watch with GMT capability.
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