Glycine Airman WorldtimervsSwiss Military Hanowa SIRIUS

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Airman Worldtimer at true scale

Airman Worldtimer

Swiss Military Hanowa SIRIUS at true scale

SIRIUS

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$350

lowest

$360

Movement

Ronda 515

Ronda 515

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Watch
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
n/a
0 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
1
0
Complications
Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$360
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Airman Worldtimer

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer for its classic pilot watch design, with some preferring its logical 24-hour display over GMT configurations. Reviewers and owners note the quartz Ronda 515 movement provides convenience and value. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand and its thinness on certain dials can make it difficult to read. The 42mm case size is generally considered comfortable, though specific variants are noted to be smaller. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer highly for its iconic design and value proposition.

Swiss Military Hanowa SIRIUS

Owners praise the Swiss Military Hanowa SIRIUS for its sapphire crystal, a notable feature at its price point, and its official Swiss Confederation license implies good quality. One owner reports their Swiss Military Hanowa has maintained a like-new appearance after over a decade of rough use, indicating durability. However, one observer considers the finishing on Swiss Military Hanowa watches to be sub-standard, and another owner noted their metal band came loose on a 7-8 year old watch. Overall, owners rate the Swiss Military Hanowa SIRIUS positively for its durability and value, with the sapphire crystal being a standout feature.