Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsJack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT at true scale

Strat-o-timer GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

30m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

highest

42h

MSRP

$2,900

$1,099

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Miyota 9075

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.25mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,099
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT as a historically significant and underrated homage to the original 1953 model. However, one owner notes that the main hour hand is a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, rendering the bezel function difficult to use, which led to the watch being returned. Overall, owners appreciate the historical significance of the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT, though a functional critique exists regarding the main hour hand's configuration.

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT for its excellent value and impressive fit and finish, particularly noting the quality of the 7-link bracelet and the scratch-resistant sapphire bezel insert. The watch is recognized for offering a true traveler's GMT complication with the Miyota 9075 movement at a competitive price point, with many appreciating its comfortable 40mm tonneau case and vintage styling. Some owners find the hour markers to be a bit chunky, and one user noted slightly scratchy crown operation. Overall, owners rate the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT highly for its exceptional value and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Miyota 9075 true GMT movement is a consistent strength. Reviewers noted the exceptional lightness and comfort due to Grade 2 titanium construction. Opinions on whether further refinements are needed were not shared.