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Glycine Airman PuristvsZelos Comet 39

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Green
Tantalum LE
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$2,499
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