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Glycine Airman PuristvsHorage Lensman 2

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Lensman 239mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Lensman 272h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Lensman 250m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Horage K2
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
Exposure Calculator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$6,100

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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'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.

Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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