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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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

Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
GMT Banff
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$469

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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