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Glycine Airman SST GMTvsHELM Komodo

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Airman SST GMT
GlycineAirman SST GMT
MSRP $3,400
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman SST GMT43mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
Airman SST GMT48h
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
Airman SST GMT200m
Komodo300m
MSRP
Airman SST GMT$3,400
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,400
$295

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman SST GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, and historical significance. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are noted as great features. One owner found the Sellita SW330 movement authentic, though expected Glycine branding on the rotor. The dial is considered busy, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting service. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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