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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
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
9F85
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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