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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Airman Worldtimer GMT
GlycineAirman Worldtimer GMT
MSRP $1,395
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Worldtimer GMT42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Worldtimer GMT
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Airman Worldtimer GMT100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Airman Worldtimer GMT$1,395
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

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
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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