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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsBaltic Hermétique Tourer

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Hermétique Tourer
BalticHermétique Tourer
MSRP $594
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Baltic Hermétique Tourer

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Hermétique Tourer for its cohesive vintage-inspired design, appealing layered dials, and legible displays, with particular admiration for its dial depth and indices. The 37mm case is frequently cited as well-proportioned and wearable, complemented by 150m water resistance and impressive value. The recessed crown is a consistent point of discussion, with many finding it fiddly for hand-winding and setting due to its integrated design, though some note this is a stylistic nod to historical waterproof cases. One owner raised a concern about potential marker misalignment on affordable watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Hermétique Tourer highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The Hermétique Tourer offers strong legibility due to its fully lumed indices. Reviewers noted the lume brightness could be improved.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Hermétique Tourer37mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Hermétique Tourer42h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Hermétique Tourer150m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Hermétique Tourer$594

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Beige
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$594
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