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Glycine Airman Bronze GMTvsHalios Universa II

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Airman Bronze GMT
GlycineAirman Bronze GMT
MSRP $3,000
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Bronze GMT44mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Airman Bronze GMT48h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Airman Bronze GMT100m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Airman Bronze GMT$3,000
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12.14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Gold
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$995

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Bronze GMT

The Glycine Airman Bronze GMT is praised by some owners for its 39mm size and 200m water resistance, with one owner finding it a well-built and finished modern take on the original. However, one owner criticized the main 12-hour hand on the 24-hour dial, stating it made the watch difficult to use and broke the original bezel function, leading to a return. Overall, owners are split on the utility of the Glycine Airman Bronze GMT's 12-hour hand on its 24-hour dial.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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