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Glycine Airpilot GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Airpilot GMT
GlycineAirpilot GMT
MSRP $1,595
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot GMT44mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot GMT
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot GMT100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Airpilot GMT$1,595
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
10.75mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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