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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
48h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$2,900
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