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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsPagani Design PD-1716

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
PD-1716
Pagani DesignPD-1716
MSRP $128

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
PD-171636.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
PD-171642h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
PD-1716100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
PD-1716$128

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
36.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$128

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

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