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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Farer Roché II at true scale

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 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
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
n/a
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
50h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,550
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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.

Farer Roché II

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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