Nodus Contrail GMTvsGlycine Airman GMT
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Contrail GMT
Airman GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
n/a
Thickness
11.8mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
42h
48h
highest
MSRP
$900
lowest
$905
Movement
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW330-2
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers praise the Nodus Contrail GMT for its excellent proportions and build quality, with finishing that suggests a much higher price point. The 40.5mm case is noted as slender and comfortable, complemented by a flat-link bracelet. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red roulette numerals difficult to read. One owner questions the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its travel watch utility and impressive finishing at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT's classic pilot design and consider it a well-made watch. Some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, which can be frustrating. The Sellita-based movement kept acceptable accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT for its classic pilot design and build quality.
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