Glycine Airman SST GMTvsFormex Stratos UTC

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Airman SST GMT at true scale

Airman SST GMT

Formex Stratos UTC at true scale

Stratos UTC

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

48h

highest

42h

MSRP

$905

lowest

$4,663

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

ETA 2892-A2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
ETA 2892-A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$905
$4,663
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Reviews

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

Glycine Airman SST GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, historical significance, and ingenious GMT movement. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are highlighted as great features, and the watch is noted for keeping good time. Some owners expect Glycine branding on the Sellita SW330-2 movement rotor, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting a service. The dial is considered busy by some, and it is harder to purchase than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance as a descendant of the original Airman.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its innovative flyer GMT complication operated by pushers and its slim 11.8mm case, which contributes to comfortable wearability. The intricate, hand-finished case construction and multi-layer dial are frequently highlighted as strengths, with some noting an "Hermes vibe" on leather. Accuracy is reported within a range of +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial design busy with multiple fonts and the overall aesthetic too technical for certain occasions. The price point, around €4000 or $3990, is considered a step up for the brand but competitive for the features offered. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its user-friendly GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.