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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsMaen Manhattan 40

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
12.25mm
Lug Width
22mm
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
White
M3.1.1
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
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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