Glycine Airman PuristvsGlycine Airman SST GMT GL0311
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Airman Purist
Airman SST GMT GL0311
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$995
$905
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW330-2
Case
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068 for its historical significance as the first dual-timezone wristwatch, its faithful 24-hour design, and impressive overall quality and finishing. The watch's bracelet is considered among the best at its price point, and the full lume dial with a skeleton GMT hand is a notable feature. Some owners find the 42mm case wears smaller, akin to a 40mm or 39mm, due to short lugs. The dark Arabic numerals on the dial can be difficult to read in low light for those not accustomed to the Purist design. One owner reported poor lume on a quartz Airman. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068 highly for its historical relevance and impressive build quality at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0311 for its Swiss heritage offered at an accessible price, with a unique rotating bezel and crown lock GMT function. The reflection of the minute track and markers on the case is a detail owners love, and while the 43mm case is considered large by some, it wears smaller.
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