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Bremont MBIIvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$2,900

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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