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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsZelos Vitesse

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Thickness
12.25mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Gulf
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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