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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsFarer GMT

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
GMT56h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
GMT100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
56h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,375

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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.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case. Reviewers note the ETA 2893-2 movement as a good choice with hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. The bronze crown, intended to develop a patina, is flagged as a potentially unpopular design element that some feel looks unfinished or out of place. Prices range from $1,425 to $2,150 AUD. Overall, reviewers find the Farer GMT Automatic offers good value for a GMT watch in its price segment, with the dial and case proportions being key strengths.

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