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CWC 6BB-WRvsGlycine Airman Contemporary GMT

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6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$2,850

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

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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