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Glycine Airman PuristvsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Red
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
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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