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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$435

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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 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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