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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsMarloe Watch Company GMT

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Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist

The Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist is praised as a faithful re-creation of a historical 24-hour watch, with one owner purchasing it for $620 and viewing it as a long-term keeper due to its heritage reissue status and vintage aesthetics. The 36mm size is noted as a conversation starter. However, the acrylic crystal is prone to scratching, with one example showing a small scratch over the date window. Some community members suggest pre-Invicta models may hold value better. Overall, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist for its authentic vintage appeal and unique dial, though the acrylic crystal requires careful handling.

Marloe Watch Company GMT

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company GMT for its craftsmanship, dial details, and true GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists, and find its price point offers good value for the quality and aesthetics. Some owners desire more prominent lume indices and higher water resistance, while others note that alternative microbrands may offer standard features like stainless steel bracelets with on-the-fly micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company GMT highly for its traveler GMT function and overall build quality at the price.

From video reviewers

The Marloe Watch Company GMT has a strong point in its finishing, which is very impressive. A notable trade-off is the lack of lume brightness, which is a drawback for this watch. Reviewers disagree on the bezel action, with one reviewer finding it stiff and another not mentioning it.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
GMT50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
GMT$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.95mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Lume
Luminous
Natulite

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$599
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