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Glycine Airman PuristvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
48h
Jewels
21
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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