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Bremont Supermarine ChronovsGlycine Airman No. 1 Purist

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Supermarine Chrono
BremontSupermarine Chrono
MSRP $6,850
Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supermarine Chrono43mm
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Power Reserve
Supermarine Chrono40h
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Water Resistance
Supermarine Chrono300m
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MSRP
Supermarine Chrono$6,850
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
15.87mm
11.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$2,800

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What people say

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Bremont Supermarine Chrono

The Bremont Supermarine Chrono's black dial and understated bezel markings allow it to transition effectively from rugged use to evening events. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont Supermarine Chrono to be a handsome and functional watch, with its versatile dial design being a key strength.

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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