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Glycine Airman GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT46mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,950
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.18mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9S66
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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