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Farer GMT BEZELvsGlycine Airman No. 1 Purist

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What people say

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility at its price point.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Red
Silver
Indices
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
48h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$2,800
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