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Glycine Airman PuristvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
21
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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