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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsMaen Manhattan 37

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Manhattan 37
MaenManhattan 37
MSRP $799

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Manhattan 3737mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Manhattan 3740h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Manhattan 37100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Manhattan 37$799

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
9.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$799

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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 Manhattan 37

Owners widely praise the Maen Manhattan 37's visually rich dial and refined finishing, with some noting its sleek, trim 37mm case and impressive timekeeping. The bracelet receives mixed reactions, with some finding it cheap and lacking compared to alternatives, while others appreciate its taper and overall value. One reviewer highlights the Ultra-Thin variant's slim 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance, powered by a manually wound ETA Pesaux 7001 movement. Conversely, another owner reports a Ronda 150 movement running fast at +18s/d to +24s/d, and some with 6.5-inch wrists find the 47mm lug-to-lug distance wears larger than expected. The Maen Manhattan 37 offers excellent value with its Art Deco-inspired design and remarkable light play on the dial. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 37 highly for its visually rich dial and refined finishing at the price.

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