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Glycine Airman Bronze GMTvsVario Futurist

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Airman Bronze GMT
GlycineAirman Bronze GMT
MSRP $3,000
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Bronze GMT44mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Bronze GMT48h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Airman Bronze GMT100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Airman Bronze GMT$3,000
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.14mm
10mm
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 (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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