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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsSeiko Astron

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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.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Astron
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
Astron100m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Ivory
Indices
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
5X83
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
1
14
Complications
GMT, Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,500
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