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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainModel 1 Precious Metal
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Model 1 Precious Metal38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Model 1 Precious Metal42h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Model 1 Precious Metal50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Model 1 Precious Metal$1,905

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Model 1 Precious Metal
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is described as dressy with a solid build, though some owners desire more pronounced case chamfers to better define its shape. The galvanized gold and rhodium dials are noted as great, but one owner prefers anOrdain's signature lacquer dials for a precious metal version. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case with 50 meters of water resistance and an in-house regulated ETA 2824-2 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. The 18mm lug width is also flagged as a drawback by one owner. Overall, owners find the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal to be a dressy watch with a solid build, though opinions are split on the dial and case finishing for a precious metal offering.

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