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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
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
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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