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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsSternglas Kanton

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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