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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

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
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$701

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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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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