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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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