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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$2,900

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is praised for its unique matt crushed carbon fiber dial, described as meteor-like, and its gunmetal PVD case which resembles brushed stainless steel with a patina. Owners consistently highlight the excellent X1 lume, noting it glows brightly for an extended period. The watch features two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns and an internal compass bezel. The PVD coating is reported to be intact and in excellent condition. Overall, owners highly rate the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its distinctive dial and robust lume.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

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.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

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