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Glycine Airpilot GMTvsPhoibos Reef Master

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Airpilot GMT
GlycineAirpilot GMT
MSRP $1,595
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot GMT44mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot GMT
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot GMT100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Airpilot GMT$1,595
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
10.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$335

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What people say

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Glycine Airpilot GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot GMT for its exceptional value, citing case and bracelet finishing that rivals much more expensive watches, a vibrant dial, and clear legibility. One owner notes a potential concern about the crown stem, having encountered similar issues with the brand. The clasp is considered average, and the red numbers on the inner chapter ring are too small to be useful. The 52mm lug-to-lug may be too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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