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Glycine Airman GMT Dual TimevsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Airman GMT Dual Time
GlycineAirman GMT Dual Time
MSRP $1,095
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT Dual Time42mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT Dual Time
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT Dual Time200m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Airman GMT Dual Time$1,095
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
5
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Dual Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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