Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsJack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist at true scale

Airman Vintage Noon Purist

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT at true scale

Strat-o-timer GMT

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

highest

42h

MSRP

$3,500

$1,149

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Miyota 9075

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$1,149
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Reviews

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 retro style, historical significance, and accurate timekeeping, with one owner noting a purchase price of $620 on sale. The watch is appreciated for its unique 24-hour dial, with some preferring the "Purist" model for its logical display. Reviewers and owners note the dial can be challenging to read in certain light conditions, and some find the watch wears larger than its 40mm size. One owner points out good lume on the hands but a lack of lume on dial markers. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist for its faithful vintage reproduction and unique 24-hour dial at its price point.

Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT

Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT for its exceptional value and traveler GMT functionality, citing the Miyota 9075 movement and impressive fit and finish, including screw-in bracelet pins, on-the-fly adjustment, sapphire crystal front and back, and a screw-down crown. The 7-link bracelet is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with one owner calling it the best they have worn. Some reviewers note "chubby" hour markers and a bezel insert that one owner perceived as plastic, though another stated it is sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Jack Mason Strat-o-timer GMT highly for its impressive build quality and traveler GMT complication at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Miyota 9075 true GMT movement is a consensus strength. The lume on the hands, dial, and bezel is also a shared positive feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.