Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsFormex Reef 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

Formex Reef GMT at true scale

Reef GMT

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

56h

highest

MSRP

$3,500

$2,235

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
56h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$2,235
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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.

Formex Reef GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Reef GMT for its impressive specifications and value, highlighting its unique porthole case shape and comfortable quick-release bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. The COSC-certified Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted for good finishing and reliable timekeeping, with a 56-hour power reserve. However, the watch's overall width and lug-to-lug span, particularly with male endlinks, are frequently cited as being too large for smaller wrists. Some reviewers also find the bezel action stiff and slippery, and the GMT model lacks a timing bezel option with lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef GMT highly for its robust construction and excellent specs at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified SW330-2 GMT movement, which is visible through a sapphire crystal display case back and beautifully decorated. The watch's water-resistance of up to 300m/1000ft is a notable feature. The 42mm diameter may be too large for smaller wrists.

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