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Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMTvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary Bronze GMT
MSRP $3,000
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT44mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT48h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT$3,000
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$388

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT

The Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT is noted for its thinness and distinct numeral typography, with some finding its oyster bracelet a differentiating factor. One owner strongly dislikes the design, calling it "spastic" and a "turrrble idea." Overall, owners are divided on the Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT, with strong opinions on its design.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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