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Glycine Airman GMTvsSternglas Kanton

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $2,950
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT46mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,950
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12.18mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$971

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman GMT for its value and classic design, with specific appreciation for its 39mm sizing, 200m water resistance, and beefy signed crowns. Reviewers highlight its faithful re-issue nature, retaining vintage features like the plexiglass crystal and locking friction bezel with a thumbscrew crown, while some owners note its subtle blue degrade dial and red-tipped GMT hand. Accuracy from its Sellita-based automatic movement is described as acceptable, though some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour scales confusing and the slim GMT hand difficult to read. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers rate the Glycine Airman GMT highly for its vintage charm and robust build at its price point.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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