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Citizen Zenshin MechanicalvsGlycine Airman Contemporary GMT

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Zenshin Mechanical
CitizenZenshin Mechanical
MSRP $488
Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Mechanical40.5mm
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Mechanical40h
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Mechanical100m
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
MSRP
Zenshin Mechanical$488
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8213
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$2,850

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is widely praised for its exceptional value, lightweight and scratch-resistant Super Titanium case, and superb, textured dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the refined finishing and comfortable wearability due to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet design. The 60-hour power reserve automatic movement is noted as a strong point, with some finding the accuracy to be precise while others desire tighter tolerances. The integrated bracelet limits strap changes, and opinions on the bracelet and clasp quality are mixed, with some finding them cheap-feeling and others appreciating the design. The Citizen Zenshin Mechanical is priced around EUR 499, though one owner reported a purchase price of €360. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin Mechanical highly for its impressive cost-benefit ratio and attractive, comfortable design.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, noting its ability to track three time zones and the functional dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial with a precisely toothed, free-spinning bezel that can be locked. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and the ETA movement can exhibit a misaligned GMT hand. One owner notes the lume pips are weaker than the hands, while another highlights its 200m water resistance and considered it a great beater. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its unique functionality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.

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