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Glycine Airman GMT Dual TimevsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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Airman GMT Dual Time
GlycineAirman GMT Dual Time
MSRP $1,095
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT Dual Time42mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT Dual Time
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT Dual Time200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Airman GMT Dual Time$1,095
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
13mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
5
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Dual Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$279

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What people say

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Glycine Airman GMT Dual Time

The Glycine Airman GMT Dual Time is praised for its comfortable size, attractive aesthetics, blue AR-coated sapphire crystal, and value as a "grab 'n' go" quartz piece. Owners appreciate its classic pilot design and wearability, with some finding it fits well under a shirt cuff and looks more expensive on a mesh bracelet. However, some find the dual GMT hands redundant and less intuitive than a purist 24-hour dial, with the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand causing frustration for some. Legibility is a concern for some owners, who note the dark Arabic numerals on the black dial can be hard to see in less than ideal light, though the luminous hands are considered amazing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman GMT Dual Time highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability, despite some legibility and GMT hand usability concerns.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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