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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsPhoibos Apollo

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
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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