Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsJack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

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Measurements
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Airman Contemporary GMT

Strat-o-timer GMT
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Thickness
12.4mm
lowest
13.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
48h
highest
42h
MSRP
$2,850
$1,149
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, with some noting its utility for tracking three time zones. The watch features a dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial and a free-spinning bezel with at least 120 teeth, secured by a second crown for precise alignment. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and one owner noted a misaligned GMT hand with the Sellita SW330-2 movement. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its functionality and value as a robust beater watch.
The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.
Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT for its exceptional value and traveler GMT functionality, citing the Miyota 9075 movement and impressive fit and finish, including screw-in bracelet pins, on-the-fly adjustment, sapphire crystal front and back, and a screw-down crown. The 7-link bracelet is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with one owner calling it the best they have worn. Some reviewers note "chubby" hour markers and a bezel insert that one owner perceived as plastic, though another stated it is sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT highly for its impressive build quality and traveler GMT complication at its price point.
The Miyota 9075 true GMT movement is a consensus strength. The lume on the hands, dial, and bezel is also a shared positive feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.
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