Which is cheaper, the Glycine Airman Purist or the Laco Phoenix?

At MSRP the Laco Phoenix is the cheaper of the two at $2,550, against $2,750 for the Glycine Airman Purist — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Airman Purist or the Laco Phoenix?

The Glycine Airman Purist is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Airman Purist or the Laco Phoenix?

The Glycine Airman Purist carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Glycine Airman Purist run compared to the Laco Phoenix?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Airman Purist uses the Sellita SW330-2 and the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Glycine Airman PuristvsLaco Phoenix

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Glycine Airman Purist

GL0057

MSRP $2,750

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Laco Phoenix

861916

MSRP $2,550

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airman Purist44mm

Phoenix44mm

Power Reserve

Airman Purist48h

Phoenix40h

Water Resistance

Airman Purist100m

Phoenix50m

MSRP

Airman Purist$2,750

Phoenix$2,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Blue

—

Indices

—

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW330-2

Valjoux 7750

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

48h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,750

$2,550

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