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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsYema Flygraf Navigator

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Flygraf Navigator
YemaFlygraf Navigator
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Flygraf Navigator40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Flygraf Navigator40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Flygraf Navigator100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Flygraf Navigator$1,199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
13.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,199

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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.

Yema Flygraf Navigator

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Navigator's value and attractive design. However, community members express concerns regarding quality control and customer service, with one owner advising against purchase due to these issues. The in-house MBP1000 movement is noted as a mix of components, and one owner doubts its long-term reliability. On balance, owners find the Yema Flygraf Navigator a nice-looking watch with good value, but significant concerns exist around quality control and customer service.

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