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Glycine Airman PuristvsPraesidus Neptune 44

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Neptune 4444mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Neptune 4440h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Neptune 44200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Patina
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$550

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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.

Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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