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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,414

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time for its comfortable 40mm size, attractive aesthetics, blue GMT hand, sapphire crystal with blue AR coating, and locking bezel. Some owners find it a significant improvement over previous Airman models, with one reporting good timekeeping. However, the dual 24-hour and GMT hands are noted by some as making local time setting less intuitive than a purist 24-hour dial. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time for its comfortable wearability and classic design elements.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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