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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz II
MSRP $450

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Panda
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$450

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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.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe, faithful reissue of a thin vintage design, and excellent build quality for its price, with particular commendation for its tactile pushers and top-notch Milanese strap. The watch is noted for its substantial, weighty feel and well-aligned indices, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement provides a sweeping chronograph hand. However, some owners find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Several owners report disappointing alignment issues with indices, and one owner experienced the dial rotating slightly when chronograph pushers are depressed or when adjusting the time, with these issues not resolved during service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II highly for its retro styling and perceived value, despite some recurring quality control concerns.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage-inspired design and value at its price point are consistently praised. The meca-quartz movement is mentioned as a feature by multiple reviewers.

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