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Glycine Airman PuristvsHenry Archer Tidevand

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Tidevand40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Tidevand40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Tidevand200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Tidevand$5,299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$5,299

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

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