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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsZelos Nova 37

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Salmon
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$899
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