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Glycine Airman WorldtimervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Airman Worldtimer
GlycineAirman Worldtimer
MSRP $1,395
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer$1,395
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$328

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Worldtimer

The Glycine Airman Worldtimer is widely appreciated for its classic pilot watch design and comfortable wearability, with owners specifically praising the 40mm GL1048's size and the 39mm Airman 18's legibility and build quality. The Airman 18's dial lume pips are noted as weaker than its hands, and some owners find the GMT hand on certain models difficult to read due to its thinness and lack of lume. Accuracy is generally acceptable, with one owner reporting no flaws and another noting a Sellita-based movement kept acceptable time. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer highly for its faithful reproduction of a classic design and excellent value.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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