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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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