Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsFarer Roché II

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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.

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Roché II
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
48h
50h
highest
MSRP
$2,900
$1,550
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW330-2
Case
9 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent 39mm case size and thoughtful finishing, featuring a mix of bead-blasted and polished surfaces. Owners and reviewers highlight its value, especially considering its world timer complication, and appreciate the high-quality fit and finishing. The micro pique dial is noted for its unique texture, though some find its edges rough in direct light. One owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices. The leather strap is considered adequate but not exceptional. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its sophisticated design and strong value proposition in the world timer category.
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