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Bremont MBIIvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$2,800

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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