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Glycine Airman GMTvsSpinnaker Fleuss

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,700
Fleuss
SpinnakerFleuss
MSRP $179

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT42mm
Fleuss43mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Fleuss40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Fleuss150m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,700
Fleuss$179

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lumber Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$179

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What people say

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's classic pilot design and consider it a well-built watch, with some noting the 39mm models offer perfect sizing and 200m water resistance. Reviewers praise the plexiglass crystal and matte dial, while some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, making it difficult to read. Accuracy from the Sellita-based movement is described as acceptable, though dial lume pips are noted as weaker than the hands. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Glycine Airman GMT for its faithful reproduction of a classic pilot watch design, despite some legibility concerns with the GMT hand.

Spinnaker Fleuss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss for its retro design, textured dial, and good value, with many noting it looks better in person than in photos. The watch is appreciated for its robust construction and finishing, especially when found at a discount. Some owners report good timekeeping and a decent power reserve. However, the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT is criticized by some for its large case size, which can affect proportions and numeral legibility. One owner experienced a broken crown after a fall, while another noted concerns about the acrylic bezel's durability. The lume is described as adequate but not exceptional. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss highly for its retro aesthetic and value proposition, particularly when purchased on sale.

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