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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,950

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
MASTER COLLECTION$2,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
11.6mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$2,950

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What people say

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value and refined design, with owners and reviewers highlighting its beautiful dials, often featuring Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and its impressive case and bracelet finishing. The collection is consistently described as traditional and dress-oriented, offering features like column-wheel chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points. However, some owners note drawbacks such as the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring pushers and crowns, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet for a perfect fit. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting a chronograph hour counter that doesn't always reset to zero. Overall, the Longines Master Collection is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its sophisticated aesthetics and strong value proposition, particularly for its dress watch and chronograph models.

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