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Astor + Banks ChronovsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.25mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$2,900

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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