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Glycine Airman PuristvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Purist42mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Airman Purist48h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Airman Purist100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Airman Purist$2,700
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$850

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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