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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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
9F82
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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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