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Dan Henry 1975vsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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

1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
197540h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
1975150m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
1975$310
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
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
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,800

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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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