Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsVenezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

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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

Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour at true scale

Nereide GMT Grand Tour

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$2,900

$1,158

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Miyota 9075

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,158
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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.

Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour for its beauty in person, with many finding its dial and bezel more refined than online photos suggest. The 39mm Italian-made case, sapphire crystal with AR coating, and comfortable bracelet are frequently highlighted as strengths, contributing to its appeal as a travel watch. One owner reported accuracy of +-2 seconds per day. Some owners wish the watch were thinner, and one noted a butterfly clasp that opened while swimming. The price is considered steep by some, though others feel it offers good value for the quality, especially compared to alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide GMT Grand Tour highly for its striking aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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