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Glycine Airman PuristvsFarer GMT

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
GMT56h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
GMT100m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
56h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case. Reviewers note the ETA 2893-2 movement as a good choice with hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. The bronze crown, intended to develop a patina, is flagged as a potentially unpopular design element that some feel looks unfinished or out of place. Prices range from $1,425 to $2,150 AUD. Overall, reviewers find the Farer GMT Automatic offers good value for a GMT watch in its price segment, with the dial and case proportions being key strengths.

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