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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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