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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMTvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Airman Worldtimer GMT
GlycineAirman Worldtimer GMT
MSRP $1,395
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT for its comfortable 40mm size, attractive aesthetics, and value, particularly when found under $300. Some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial and bezel useful for tracking three time zones, while others prefer a simpler 24-hour dial. One owner noted the GMT hand can be mistaken for the minute hand and that the ETA movement can have a misaligned GMT hand. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT$1,395
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
RONDA 515.24H
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
Date, World Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$1,083
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