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Glycine Airman PuristvsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
What people say

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Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist's 39mm case size as ideal, noting it wears well, while some prefer the 36mm variant. The 24-hour dial is an engaging feature that proves easy to adapt to, particularly for those familiar with 24-hour timekeeping. Readability is a point of discussion; while some contemporary models feature stealthy, difficult-to-read hands and bezels, others, especially vintage versions and the white-dial GL0376, offer good contrast and legibility. On balance, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman Purist for its comfortable wearability and unique 24-hour dial experience, despite some legibility concerns on specific configurations.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto for its classical design, quality finishing, and refined presence, with its silver sunburst dial and rose gold accents frequently highlighted as beautiful. The H-10 movement offers an 80-hour power reserve, and some find the 42mm case size and 12mm thickness ideal for wearability. However, legibility can be an issue due to thin hands on the reflective dial, and the laser-engraved quote on the strap is a common point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the strap's appearance. Concerns are also raised about its limited versatility for everyday wear due to its dressier style, low water resistance, and lack of crown guards. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto highly for its attractive design and value for money, particularly its movement and finishing.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
H-10
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,195
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