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Glycine Airman No. 1 GMTvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.9mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$6,870

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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