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Glycine Airman GMT Dual TimevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Airman GMT Dual Time
GlycineAirman GMT Dual Time
MSRP $1,095
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT Dual Time42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT Dual Time
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT Dual Time200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Airman GMT Dual Time$1,095
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
5
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Dual Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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