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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSpinnaker Croft

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Croft150m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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