Glycine Airman PuristvsGlycine Airman SST GMT GL0312

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068 for its historical significance as the first dual-timezone wristwatch, its faithful 24-hour design, and impressive overall quality and finishing. The watch's bracelet is considered among the best at its price point, and the full lume dial with a skeleton GMT hand is a notable feature. Some owners find the 42mm case wears smaller, akin to a 40mm or 39mm, due to short lugs. The dark Arabic numerals on the dial can be difficult to read in low light for those not accustomed to the Purist design. One owner reported poor lume on a quartz Airman. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068 highly for its historical relevance and impressive build quality at its price point.

The Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0312 is praised as one of the best values for a Swiss automatic GMT watch. Owners note its 1970s reissue design, referencing the brand's hometown of Bienne, Switzerland, and the dial's two black shades representing AM and PM. This model is recognized as an early purpose-built dual-time zone watch. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0312 highly for its value and historical design cues.