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Glycine Airman PuristvsSternglas Merion

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Jewels
21
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$701
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