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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
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
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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