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Glycine Airman GMTvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's ability to track three time zones with an easy-to-read dial layout. However, some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, suggesting a red paint for better distinction, a sentiment echoed by reviewers who note the thin, unlumed GMT hand can be hard to read against the black dial. One owner praises the 39mm sizing and 200m water resistance of a related model, noting its good build and finishing from when Glycine was independent. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Glycine Airman GMT offers practical multi-time zone tracking, though legibility of the GMT hand is a recurring point of discussion.

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.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT45mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Airman GMT$1,295
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
1
24
Complications
GMT
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$665

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