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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Red
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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