Which is cheaper, the Glycine Airman Purist or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $2,700 for the Glycine Airman Purist — a $2,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Airman Purist or the Nodus Nomad?

The Glycine Airman Purist wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Airman Purist or the Nodus Nomad?

The Glycine Airman Purist carries a 48-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Glycine Airman Purist run compared to the Nodus Nomad?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Glycine Airman Purist uses the SW330-2 and the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

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Glycine Airman PuristvsNodus Nomad

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Glycine Airman Purist

GL0142

MSRP $2,700

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airman Purist42mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

Airman Purist48h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

Airman Purist100m

Nomad100m

MSRP

Airman Purist$2,700

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

11.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Finish

—

Brushed and polished

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Green

Matte

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminous

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW330-2

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Power Reserve

48h

41h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,700

$575

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