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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsBoldr The Boys

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
The Boys200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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