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Glycine Airman PuristvsFormex Stratos UTC

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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