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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsAevig Thule sportswatch

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Thule sportswatch
AevigThule sportswatch
MSRP $593

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Thule sportswatch39mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Thule sportswatch41h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Thule sportswatch100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Thule sportswatch$593

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$593

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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.

Aevig Thule sportswatch

The Aevig Thule sportswatch is widely praised for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and comfortable wearability. Owners note the NH34 GMT movement's accurate regulation, often seeing 1-2 seconds fast per day, and appreciate the excellent anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, and quick-release bracelet. Some reviewers, however, express a desire for dressier styling and sharper case angles, with one owner pointing out potential irregularities on the skeletonized hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule sportswatch highly for its original design and value.

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