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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsTraska Venturer GMT

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9075
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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