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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

Ref. GL0475
GMT

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
48h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
30m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter40mm
Thickness12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance30m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial Colorwhite
LumeLuminous
04

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate28,800 vph (4.0Hz)
Power Reserve48 hours
Jewels25
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsDate
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Bezel24-hour (GMT)
Bracelet / strapNATO strap
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026

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