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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsZelos Great White 43

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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