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Glycine Airman PuristvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
48h
56 hoursh
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$2,175

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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