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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSternglas Kanton

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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