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Glycine Airman GMTvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,700
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT42mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,700
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
40mm
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$750

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What people say

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's classic pilot design and consider it a well-built watch, with some noting the 39mm models offer perfect sizing and 200m water resistance. Reviewers praise the plexiglass crystal and matte dial, while some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, making it difficult to read. Accuracy from the Sellita-based movement is described as acceptable, though dial lume pips are noted as weaker than the hands. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Glycine Airman GMT for its faithful reproduction of a classic pilot watch design, despite some legibility concerns with the GMT hand.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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