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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsPhoibos Voyager

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Voyager39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Voyager40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Voyager200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Voyager$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$299

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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 Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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