Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Measurements
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Airman Contemporary GMT

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 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
4 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 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.
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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