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Glycine Airman PuristvsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko Instruments NH34
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
24
Complications
Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$380
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