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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsMonta Atlas

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
Atlas152m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
152m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Monta M-23
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, noting its ability to track three time zones and the functional dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial with a precisely toothed, free-spinning bezel that can be locked. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and the ETA movement can exhibit a misaligned GMT hand. One owner notes the lume pips are weaker than the hands, while another highlights its 200m water resistance and considered it a great beater. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its unique functionality and value proposition.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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