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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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