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Glycine Airman SST GMTvsGrand Seiko SLGA019

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Airman SST GMT
GlycineAirman SST GMT
MSRP $3,400
SLGA019
Grand SeikoSLGA019
MSRP $11,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman SST GMT43mm
SLGA01940mm
Power Reserve
Airman SST GMT48h
SLGA019120h
Water Resistance
Airman SST GMT200m
SLGA019100m
MSRP
Airman SST GMT$3,400
SLGA019$11,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9RA2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
48h
120h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,400
$11,000

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What people say

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Glycine Airman SST GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, and historical significance. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are noted as great features. One owner found the Sellita SW330 movement authentic, though expected Glycine branding on the rotor. The dial is considered busy, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting service. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance.

Grand Seiko SLGA019

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGA019 for its stunning "Minamo" dial, inspired by Lake Suwa, with its intricate texture and finishing. The Evolution 9 case, constructed from lightweight Grade 5 titanium, is lauded for its refinement and comfortable wearability. The 9RA2 Spring Drive movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner documenting a loss of only 0.5 seconds in a week. However, some criticism is directed at the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and its pin-and-collar system, and the movement's finishing is described as somewhat plain. The retail price is also flagged as high. Overall, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SLGA019 is a highly refined and accurate watch, with its dial and comfortable titanium case being the primary reasons for its strong reception.

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