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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsZelos Vitesse

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Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$1,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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