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Glycine Airman GMTvsanOrdain Model 1

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT45mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT200m
Model 150m
MSRP
Airman GMT$1,295
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
1
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$3,804

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's ability to track three time zones with an easy-to-read dial layout. However, some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, suggesting a red paint for better distinction, a sentiment echoed by reviewers who note the thin, unlumed GMT hand can be hard to read against the black dial. One owner praises the 39mm sizing and 200m water resistance of a related model, noting its good build and finishing from when Glycine was independent. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Glycine Airman GMT offers practical multi-time zone tracking, though legibility of the GMT hand is a recurring point of discussion.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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