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Farer GMT BEZELvsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
48h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$2,900

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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 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.

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