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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.25mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
GMT Banff
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$469

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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