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Glycine Airman GMTvsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT46mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,950
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
12.18mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
ETA 2892-A2
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$4,663
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