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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
8.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
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
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$990

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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