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Airain Watches Type 20vsHorage Lensman 2 Global

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Airain Watches Type 20

Owners widely praise the Airain Watches Type 20 for its beautiful and faithful recreation of a classic model, highlighting its easily wearable 39mm case sizing and the pleasure of its manual winding movement. Reviewers note the pleasing "old radium" lume and the vintage military watch experience offered by modern construction. Some owners find the design timeless and clean, with one owner calling it "just perfect." However, reviewers point out that the vintage-style sapphire crystal can add glare, and the case is still considered a bit thick despite the manual movement. Strap hardware required swapping between included straps for one reviewer. One owner noted a small scratch on the crystal near the 12-hour mark. The movement's appearance is considered less attractive than many hand-wound chronographs by one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Airain Watches Type 20 highly for its faithful vintage design and enjoyable manual winding action.

Horage Lensman 2 Global

The Horage Lensman 2 Global is praised for its novel camera exposure calculator on the bidirectional bezel and its COSC-certified K2 micro-rotor GMT movement. Reviewers highlight its 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, unique camera-themed dials, and excellent value for its specifications. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 Global highly for its innovative functionality and unique aesthetic at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type 2039mm
Lensman 2 Global39mm
Power Reserve
Type 2063h
Lensman 2 Global72h
Water Resistance
Type 2050m
Lensman 2 Global50m
MSRP
Type 20$3,650
Lensman 2 Global$6,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
14.77mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
0mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Airain AM2
Horage K2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
72h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,650
$6,100
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