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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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What people say

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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.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Grand Seiko 9S66
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$6,100
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