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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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