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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.25mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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