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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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