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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsHenry Archer Vesterhav

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Vesterhav40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Vesterhav40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Vesterhav200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Vesterhav$4,599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.25mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$4,599

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist for its classic pilot watch aesthetic and unique 24-hour dial, with many appreciating its historical significance and vintage reissue good looks. Specific strengths highlighted include a stunning gilt dial and hands, good lume on the hands, and a well-finished case and bezel, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping and smooth crowns. Some owners prefer the "purist" model for its logical 24-hour display and find the 40mm size comfortable, while others note the 36mm variant is a retro style choice, though potentially too small for some. However, some find the dial hard to read in certain light conditions and note a lack of lume on the dial markers. Criticisms include low water resistance and a tendency for the 40mm model to wear larger than its size suggests. One owner noted a purchase price of $620 on sale.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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