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Glycine Airman GMTvsGalo Novo Cruisin

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT46mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,950
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12.18mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$488

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT for its value and classic design, with specific appreciation for its 39mm sizing, 200m water resistance, and beefy signed crowns. Reviewers highlight its faithful re-issue nature, retaining vintage features like the plexiglass crystal and locking friction bezel with a thumbscrew crown, while some owners note its subtle blue degrade dial and red-tipped GMT hand. Accuracy from its Sellita-based automatic movement is described as acceptable, though some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour scales confusing and the slim GMT hand difficult to read. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman GMT highly for its vintage charm and robust build at its price point.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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