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Glycine Airman PuristvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
180m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Brown
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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