Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT at true scale

Airman Contemporary GMT

Zelos Spearfish GMT at true scale

Spearfish GMT

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$2,850

$999

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Frost
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$999
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Reviews

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

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

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.

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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Spearfish GMT for its exceptional value and build quality, with one owner noting it garners more compliments than higher-end watches. Reviewers highlight its excellent machining, flawless finishing, and a superb bracelet featuring tool-less micro-adjustment that surpasses its price point. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement. Some owners report accuracy around +2.6 seconds per day, while others note a minor compromise in end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and bracelet at its $645 price.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is a strong point. The bracelet quality is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with some mentioning aventurine and others meteorite.

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