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Glycine Airman GMTvsPhoibos Argo

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

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT46mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,950
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
46mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.18mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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