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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMTvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Diver - Forged Carbon
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$749

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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.

Zelos Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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