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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its pleasing retro aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the box-shaped crystal and applied indexes. Specific models like the 39.5mm SRPL07 and SRPL09 are noted for their smaller case size, comfortable new bracelet, and charming steel bezel, which is decorative rather than functional. The GMT model features a clean dial layout and a polished 40.8mm case, while open-heart versions integrate a 24-hour sub-dial cleverly. The watches utilize the 4R35 or 4R39 automatic movements, offering a 41-hour power reserve. The claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is mentioned as a potential drawback for some. Prices range from €490 to €670. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko Presage Style60's a well-executed retro-inspired watch, with the smaller 39.5mm models and the GMT version being particularly well-received for their design and wearability.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Presage Style60's40.8mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Presage Style60's41h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
Presage Style60's50m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900
Presage Style60's$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
4R34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$650
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