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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
4R34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$625
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