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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsLorier Zephyr

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Zephyr36mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Zephyr40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Zephyr
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Zephyr$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.25mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$549

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

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