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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsTissot Gentleman

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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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, offering impressive finishing and quality that appears a tier above its price point, with many highlighting its versatile, classic design and comfortable wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently lauded for its 80-hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, and COSC-level accuracy, while the 38mm size is frequently described as a "Goldilocks" fit. Some owners note a preference for smaller case sizes, and one reviewer found the prominent "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. On balance, the consensus is that the Tissot Gentleman is highly rated for its sophisticated design and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Gentleman40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Gentleman80h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Gentleman100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Gentleman$950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$950
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