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Dan Henry 1972vsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
1972
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
1972$370
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$2,900

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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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