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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Yellow
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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