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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

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Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900
The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminous
X1 C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
48h
65h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$895

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What people say

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic as a stunning and well-made watch for the money, highlighting its textured dial, applied gilt numerals, and handset. The 38mm size is considered a comfortable fit, even on larger wrists, and the micro-adjust bracelet is a notable feature. Owners also appreciate the satisfying winding action of the Sellita SW200-2 Power+ movement and the alternating polishing and brushing on the bezel. Some owners, however, dislike the dial design or prefer a glossy black dial over the textured one, and one owner noted the watch comes on a NATO strap only. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Field Black Automatic highly for its value, build quality, and appealing design details at its price point.

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