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Glycine Airman PuristvsMaen Manhattan 40

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Manhattan 4040mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Manhattan 4040h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Manhattan 40100m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
M3.1.1
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$799

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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