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Glycine Airman PuristvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist44mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,750
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$485

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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