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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsLorier Olympia SII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Olympia SII39mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Olympia SII40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Olympia SII
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Olympia SII$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$999

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible price point.

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