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Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsGlycine Airman No. 1 Purist

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Altitude 39 Date
BremontAltitude 39 Date
MSRP $4,250
Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude 39 Date39mm
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Power Reserve
Altitude 39 Date40h
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Water Resistance
Altitude 39 Date100m
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MSRP
Altitude 39 Date$4,250
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11.19mm
11.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,250
$2,800

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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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