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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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