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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.25mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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