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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$420

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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.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

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