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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina 39

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Nereide Avventurina 39
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 39
MSRP $895

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Nereide Avventurina 3939mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Nereide Avventurina 3940h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Nereide Avventurina 39200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Nereide Avventurina 39$895

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$895

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 39

Venezianico Nereide owners and reviewers praise its attractive sunburst blue dial and sapphire crystal, with one reviewer finding its dial superior to similarly priced alternatives. The watch is considered good value at $845 USD, featuring a handsome aventurine dial and tungsten bezel insert that add flair to its design, though the default rubber strap is noted as stiff. The NH35A movement is questioned by some, and the brand's customer service reputation is a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial and overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The unique aventurine dial is a significant strength. The brand's newness and limited recognition is a drawback.

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