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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, noting its ability to track three time zones and the functional dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial with a precisely toothed, free-spinning bezel that can be locked. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and the ETA movement can exhibit a misaligned GMT hand. One owner notes the lume pips are weaker than the hands, while another highlights its 200m water resistance and considered it a great beater. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its unique functionality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are praised. The watch offers exceptional value with its Swiss Made GMT functionality for under $500.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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