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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsYema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze

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Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900
Superman Heritage GMT Bronze
YemaSuperman Heritage GMT Bronze
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Superman Heritage GMT Bronze39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Superman Heritage GMT Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
Superman Heritage GMT Bronze300m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900
Superman Heritage GMT Bronze$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Bronze
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$1,499

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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.

Yema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze

The Yema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm wearability and the value it offers, featuring an in-house GMT movement and bronze case. Owners and reviewers highlight the firm 120-click bezel, the impressive gilt markers and gradient dial, and the exceptionally soft and comfortable vintage leather strap. Some prefer a ceramic insert over aluminum, and one owner noted the bracelet clasp was stiff initially. The lume on the hands appears pale compared to the dial's richer coloration, and the bezel lock may not sit perfectly centered. The Yema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze is considered a bargain, with pricing noted around 700-750 Euros. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Heritage GMT Bronze highly for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability.

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