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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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What people say

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
11.6mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
C125
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,875
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