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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsMaen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MaenGrand Tonneau Ultra Thin
MSRP $1,519

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin34mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin$1,519

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
11.6mm
6.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
MNL.04
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,519

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What people say

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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.

Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin

Owners widely report the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin features a La Joux-Perret D101 manual-wind movement and a double-layer enamel dial. Some owners criticize the bracelet design and find the dial too small and lacking indices. One owner describes the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin as "hideous with a good movement." On balance, owners are divided on the Maen Grand Tonneau Ultra Thin, with some appreciating its movement and dial while others find its design unappealing.

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