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Astor + Banks ChronovsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$2,800

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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