Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT AutomaticvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0468

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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.

Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic at true scale

Broadgate GMT Automatic

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0468 at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0468

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

MSRP

$895

lowest

$905

Movement

Miyota 9075

Sellita SW330-2

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Sellita SW330-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$905
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Reviews

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Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic

Owners widely praise Duckworth Prestex's customer service, with one owner receiving a replacement strap and a personal note. The Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic is available in five color options with rubber or metal bracelet choices, and is priced around $995. One owner finds the three different numeral fonts on the dial disorienting but appreciates the orange color as a great summer choice. On balance, owners value the brand's customer service and the watch's summer-ready aesthetic.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0468

The Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0468 is praised for its 40mm case size, which owners find easy to wear and suitable for a vintage aesthetic. The dial is noted for its gilt numbering, blue color, and unique 24-hour display, which adheres to the original Airman design by omitting a GMT hand. Reviewers highlight the well-executed lume, nicely finished case and bezel, and the quality of the included NATO strap. The exhibition case back reveals a rotor featuring a Glycine aircraft. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0468 highly for its historical connection to aviators and its logical 24-hour dial.