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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual TimevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time$995
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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