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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsSeiko Astron

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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.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Astron
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
Astron100m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
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
3X62
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
1
10
Complications
GMT, Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,200
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