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Oris Oris Star EditionvsGlycine Airman No. 1 Purist

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Oris Star Edition
OrisOris Star Edition
MSRP $2,300
Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oris Star Edition35mm
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Power Reserve
Oris Star Edition41 hoursh
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Water Resistance
Oris Star Edition50m
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MSRP
Oris Star Edition$2,300
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
733-1
SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
48h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,300
$2,800

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What people say

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Oris Star Edition

The Oris Star Edition is a faithful 35mm reissue of a 1966 model, featuring a vintage dial, sunburst finish, and acrylic crystal. Reviewers note the 35mm case size may be too small for some collectors. The watch is powered by the automatic Oris Calibre 733 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 50m water resistance. One reviewer pointed out that the date digits are not sized like the original and the included strap appears cheap. Overall, reviewers appreciate the Oris Star Edition's faithful revival of a historically significant model, with the vintage aesthetic being a primary draw.

Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist

The Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist is praised as a faithful re-creation of a historical 24-hour watch, with one owner purchasing it for $620 and viewing it as a long-term keeper due to its heritage reissue status and vintage aesthetics. The 36mm size is noted as a conversation starter. However, the acrylic crystal is prone to scratching, with one example showing a small scratch over the date window. Some community members suggest pre-Invicta models may hold value better. Overall, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist for its authentic vintage appeal and unique dial, though the acrylic crystal requires careful handling.

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