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Glycine Airman PuristvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
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
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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