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Glycine Airman GMTvsPhoibos Argo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT45mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT200m
Argo200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$1,295
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$345

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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