Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsSpinnaker Dumas GMT
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Measurements
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Airman Contemporary GMT
Dumas GMT
Diameter
44mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
12.4mm
lowest
15mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
48h
n/a
MSRP
$2,850
$399
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko NH34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 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.
The Spinnaker Dumas GMT is praised for its good finishing and satisfying lume, including on the crown. Owners note its 44mm case and 15mm thickness, with one finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist, while a reviewer suggests its substantial size and 209g weight make it unsuitable for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Dumas GMT offers good value, particularly with the inclusion of an extra rubber strap.
The Spinnaker Dumas GMT offers robust build quality for its price point. Reviewers noted the 300-meter water resistance.
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