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Glycine Airman PuristvsGlycine Combat Classic

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
What people say

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Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist's 39mm case size as ideal, noting it wears well, while some prefer the 36mm variant. The 24-hour dial is an engaging feature that proves easy to adapt to, particularly for those familiar with 24-hour timekeeping. Readability is a point of discussion; while some contemporary models feature stealthy, difficult-to-read hands and bezels, others, especially vintage versions and the white-dial GL0376, offer good contrast and legibility. On balance, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman Purist for its comfortable wearability and unique 24-hour dial experience, despite some legibility concerns on specific configurations.

Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Combat Classic43mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Combat Classic38h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Combat Classic50m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Combat Classic$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Gold
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
38h
Jewels
21
26
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,550
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