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Glycine Airman PuristvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its pleasing retro aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the box-shaped crystal and applied indexes. Specific models like the 39.5mm SRPL07 and SRPL09 are noted for their smaller case size, comfortable new bracelet, and charming steel bezel, which is decorative rather than functional. The GMT model features a clean dial layout and a polished 40.8mm case, while open-heart versions integrate a 24-hour sub-dial cleverly. The watches utilize the 4R35 or 4R39 automatic movements, offering a 41-hour power reserve. The claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is mentioned as a potential drawback for some. Prices range from €490 to €670. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko Presage Style60's a well-executed retro-inspired watch, with the smaller 39.5mm models and the GMT version being particularly well-received for their design and wearability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Presage Style60's40.8mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Presage Style60's41h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Presage Style60's50m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Presage Style60's$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
4R34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
21
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$650
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