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Glycine Airman GMTvsPhoibos Argo

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,700
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT42mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,700
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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