Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT?

At MSRP the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT is the cheaper of the two at $2,800, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $1,050 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT?

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT?

The Bremont Broadsword is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT?

The Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT uses the SW330-2.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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

Bremont Broadsword

broadsword-recon

MSRP $3,850

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

GL0372

MSRP $2,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

Airman No. 1 GMT36mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

Airman No. 1 GMT48h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

Airman No. 1 GMT30m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Bronze

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

SW330-2

Power Reserve

40h

48h

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$2,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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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