CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsGlycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time

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Measurements
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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$333
$225
lowest
Movement
ETA F06.461
Ronda 515.24H
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
6 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The 38mm bead-blasted stainless steel case, featuring fixed spring bars and an acrylic crystal that scratches easily but can be buffed out, is considered well-put-together and works well on the wrist. Some note the "T" marking on the dial as a minor difference from originals, and one comparison found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. Accuracy is a point of contention, with one owner stating it has a "very inaccurate quartz movement," while others do not comment on timekeeping specifics. Overall, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and robust build at its price point.
Owners praise the 40mm Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time for its comfortable size, attractive aesthetics, blue GMT hand, sapphire crystal with blue AR coating, and locking bezel. One owner found no flaws, while another considered it an improvement over a previous Airman model. However, some find the dual 24-hour and GMT hands make setting local time less intuitive than a purist 24-hour dial. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time highly for its comfortable size and attractive aesthetics at its price point.
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