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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsPinion Neutron Dual

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Neutron Dual
PinionNeutron Dual
MSRP $1,842

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Neutron Dual38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Neutron Dual42h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Neutron Dual100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Neutron Dual$1,842

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,842

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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.

Pinion Neutron Dual

Owners widely praise the Pinion Neutron Dual for its refined design, meticulous finishing, and exceptional dial work, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and strongly recommending it. The watch features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, is designed and built in England, and measures 38mm in diameter, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick. Some owners note criticism of the OEM straps, and accuracy is reported around ±5 seconds per day. Overall, the consensus is that owners love the Pinion Neutron Dual for its detailed design and high level of finishing.

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