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Glycine Airman GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT46mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,950
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12.18mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
24mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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