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Glycine Airman PuristvsFarer Segrave III

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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.

Farer Segrave III

Owners widely praise the Farer Segrave III for its stunning aesthetics and unique monopusher GMT complication, with the domed sapphire crystal contributing to its vintage charm. The watch is noted for its excellent service and fast shipping. Overall, owners rate the Farer Segrave III highly for its captivating vintage-inspired design and the appealing monopusher GMT function.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Segrave III41mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Segrave III62h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Segrave III100m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Segrave III$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW536
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
62h
Jewels
21
29
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,995
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