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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$463

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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