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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsBaltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer

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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.

Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer

The Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer is praised for its vintage-inspired design and stone dials, offering a worldtimer complication at an accessible price point. Owners note impressive legibility for a worldtimer, though some find the lack of a seconds hand and the hands themselves ill-suited to the watch's elegance. The use of a diver's bezel is also criticized as uninspired. The watch features a 37mm stainless steel case, a ceramic world time bezel, and is powered by a Soprod C125 GMT movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer's design and value, despite some reservations about specific design choices and its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer37mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer42h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Worldtimer - Labradorite
Indices
Lume
Luminous
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Soprod C125 GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,300
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