Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0497vsGlycine Men's Airman Contemporary Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0498


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Men's Airman Contemporary GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0497

Men's Airman Contemporary Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0498
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$895
lowest
$2,500
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW330-2
Pricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman's unique offering and historical significance, finding it worth the price. Some owners express frustration with the GMT hand's visual similarity to the minute hand, suggesting modifications like painting it red, while others value the ability to track three time zones, noting that dial layouts on certain models enhance readability. The Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0497 features a Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement, 100m water resistance, and a 42mm case. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman highly for its historical appeal and unique GMT functionality, despite minor legibility concerns with the GMT hand.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0498 for its attractive looks and wearability, with many appreciating the 24-hour dial as an interesting complication. Some owners prefer the Purist model for its simpler 24-hour display and adherence to the original 1950s design. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1 second per day, while another sees +1/+2 seconds per day. Some owners express a preference for smaller case sizes than the 42mm offered. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0498 highly for its aesthetic appeal and unique 24-hour dial functionality.
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