Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470vsGlycine Combat Sub Bronze GL0517

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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.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470 at true scale

Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze GL0517 at true scale

Combat Sub Bronze GL0517

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

n/a

11.2mm

Water Resistance

30m

300m

highest

MSRP

$905

$615

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
11.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$905
$615
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist GL0470

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0470 for its vintage aesthetic, citing the stunning gilt dial and hands, blue dial option, and 24-hour display as highlights. The 40mm case size is frequently mentioned as comfortable and easy to wear, with one owner, an airline pilot, calling it the best pilot watch ever made and preferring its single 24-hour scale. Reviewers note the long-lasting lume, nice case and bezel finishing, easy-to-use crowns, and good quality included NATO strap, with the exhibition case back also being a positive point. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman Vintage The Chief Purist 40mm Automatic Watch GL0470 highly for its historical accuracy and wearable 40mm vintage design.

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze GL0517

Owners widely praise the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517 for its value and quality, with some calling it superior in finishing, thinness, and movement feel compared to other automatic dive watches under $400. The watch is noted for its unique bronze aesthetic and is considered a compelling alternative to more expensive divers, with one owner finding it "very beauty" and in excellent condition for the price. However, some owners report issues with dial alignment, and dissatisfaction with the original strap or bracelet clasp is a recurring point. Concerns about bronze rot from seawater exposure and strap pairing difficulties are also mentioned by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517 highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived quality at its price point.