Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsStella Watch Company ELLIS 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

Stella Watch Company ELLIS GMT at true scale

ELLIS GMT

Diameter

40mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

13.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

48h

highest

42h

MSRP

$3,500

$1,400

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Sellita SW330-2

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
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

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$1,400
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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.

Stella Watch Company ELLIS GMT

Owners praise the Stella Watch Company ELLIS GMT for its stunning dial with exceptional depth and vividness, and its well-balanced case finishing that blends glamour and rigor. One owner highlights the top-notch colors, textures, and finish of the ice blue variant. A potential drawback noted by a reviewer is the bracelet's lack of fitted end links. One owner reported a grinding sound when winding and the crown popping out, which accidentally changed the date or time. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Stella Watch Company ELLIS GMT highly for its dial aesthetics and versatile case finishing.