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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW330-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
50h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,495
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