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Glycine Airman GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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

Airman GMT
GlycineAirman GMT
MSRP $1,295
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT45mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
Airman GMT$1,295
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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