Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Zelos Spearfish GMT at true scale

Spearfish GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

30m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$2,900

$999

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.25mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
White
Frost
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$999
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT as a historically significant and underrated homage to the original 1953 model. However, one owner notes that the main hour hand is a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, rendering the bezel function difficult to use, which led to the watch being returned. Overall, owners appreciate the historical significance of the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT, though a functional critique exists regarding the main hour hand's configuration.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Spearfish GMT for its exceptional value and build quality, with one owner noting it garners more compliments than higher-end watches. Reviewers highlight its excellent machining, flawless finishing, and a superb bracelet featuring tool-less micro-adjustment that surpasses its price point. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement. Some owners report accuracy around +2.6 seconds per day, while others note a minor compromise in end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and bracelet at its $645 price.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is a strong point. The bracelet quality is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the dial material, with some mentioning aventurine and others meteorite.

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