Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsFarer GMT
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Measurements
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Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
48h
56h
highest
MSRP
$2,900
$1,375
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW330-2
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist for its fantastic wearability and classic pilot watch design, with many finding its authentic 24-hour dial intuitive. Some owners report the watch keeps very accurate time and has smooth crowns. The sun-ray green dial is noted for looking great in different lighting, and the lume is considered good for a vintage-style piece. Owners are split on the dial configuration, with some preferring the "Purist" model's 24-hour main hand, while others favor GMT versions for tracking multiple time zones. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist highly for its authentic design and wearability.
The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.
Owners widely praise Farer's customer service, with one owner reporting an efficient, free warranty movement swap. Reviewers consistently highlight the vibrant, legible dials and the well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case, noting its wearability and user-friendly GMT setting. The bronze crown is a point of contention, with some finding it unfinished or potentially unpopular despite its intended patina development. The Farer GMT is powered by a Sellita SW330-2 movement with a 56-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT highly for its colorful, wearable design and good value at its price point.
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