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Glycine Airman GMTvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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What people say

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's ability to track three time zones, with some finding the 42mm size appropriate for its functionality. A reviewer notes the polished GMT hand can be difficult to read and lacks lume, while one owner reported an ETA movement with a misaligned GMT hand. Another owner finds the lume pips weaker than the hands.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, with many considering it a standout value within the Rolex lineup due to its complexity and rarity. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally good fit and finish, noting crisply defined dial markers and hands. The 42mm case size is a frequent point of discussion among owners, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, especially on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations, like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial, being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Opinions are split on the two-tone variant, with some viewing it as a beautiful jewelry piece and others preferring full steel for a more timeless look.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT44mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,750
Sky-Dweller$17,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9002
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
21
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$17,750
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