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Glycine Airman SST GMTvsLorier Merlin

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

Airman SST GMT
GlycineAirman SST GMT
MSRP $3,400
Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman SST GMT43mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
Airman SST GMT48h
Merlin40h
Water Resistance
Airman SST GMT200m
Merlin50m
MSRP
Airman SST GMT$3,400
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Standard
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,400
$549

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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.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

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