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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsNodus Sector II GMT

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
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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