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Glycine Airman GMTvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT45mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT200m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$1,295
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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