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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsGrand Seiko SBGN027

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SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
SBGN02739mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
SBGN02740h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
SBGN027200m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
SBGN027$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Ivory
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
9F86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

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