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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsZelos GT

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
GT100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
SS - Azzurro
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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