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Glycine Airman PuristvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Grand Seiko 9S66
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$6,100
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