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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsHenry Archer Tidevand

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Tidevand40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Tidevand40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Tidevand200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Tidevand$5,299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$5,299

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What people say

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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

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