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Bremont MBIIvsGlycine Airman Purist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$2,750

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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