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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsanOrdain Model 1

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Model 150m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$3,804

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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