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Geckota GT Racing ChronographvsGlycine Airman No. 1 Purist

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GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399
Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Power Reserve
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Water Resistance
GT Racing Chronograph50m
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MSRP
GT Racing Chronograph$399
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$2,800

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What people say

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Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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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