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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Skindiver WT Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver WT Automatic
MSRP $498

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Skindiver WT Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Skindiver WT Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Skindiver WT Automatic150m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.25mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$498

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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