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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsSternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Luminova Punkte

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$863
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