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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
12.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
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
$388

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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 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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