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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$2,800

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

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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