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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMTvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$935

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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