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Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMTvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary Bronze GMT
MSRP $3,000
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT44mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT48h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT$3,000
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Anacapa
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
$3,000
$699

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT

The Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT is noted for its thinness and distinct numeral typography, with some finding its oyster bracelet a differentiating factor. One owner strongly dislikes the design, calling it "spastic" and a "turrrble idea." Overall, owners are divided on the Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT, with strong opinions on its design.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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