Glycine Airman SST GMTvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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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

Zelos Spearfish GMT at true scale

Spearfish GMT

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$905

lowest

$999

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Grey
Frost
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$905
$999
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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Spearfish GMT for its exceptional value and build quality, with one owner noting it garners more compliments than higher-end watches. Reviewers highlight its excellent machining, flawless finishing, and a superb bracelet featuring tool-less micro-adjustment that surpasses its price point. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement. Some owners report accuracy around +2.6 seconds per day, while others note a minor compromise in end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and bracelet at its $645 price.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is a strong point. The bracelet quality is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with some mentioning aventurine and others meteorite.

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