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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
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
Maroon
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$149

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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 Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

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