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Glycine Airman PuristvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9S66
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$6,100
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