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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, with many considering it a standout value within the Rolex lineup due to its complexity and rarity. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally good fit and finish, noting crisply defined dial markers and hands. The 42mm case size is a frequent point of discussion among owners, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, especially on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations, like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial, being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Opinions are split on the two-tone variant, with some viewing it as a beautiful jewelry piece and others preferring full steel for a more timeless look.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Sky-Dweller$17,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9002
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
25
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
GMT, Date
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$17,750
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