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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
60m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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