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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsMaen Manhattan 三七

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Manhattan 三七
MaenManhattan 三七
MSRP $951

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Manhattan 三七37mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Manhattan 三七40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Manhattan 三七100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Manhattan 三七$951

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
9.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
MHV.01
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$951

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What people say

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Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist

The Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist is praised as a faithful re-creation of a historical 24-hour watch, with one owner purchasing it for $620 and viewing it as a long-term keeper due to its heritage reissue status and vintage aesthetics. The 36mm size is noted as a conversation starter. However, the acrylic crystal is prone to scratching, with one example showing a small scratch over the date window. Some community members suggest pre-Invicta models may hold value better. Overall, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist for its authentic vintage appeal and unique dial, though the acrylic crystal requires careful handling.

Maen Manhattan 三七

Owners are 100% satisfied with the Maen Manhattan 三七's looks and finishing quality, finding it super comfortable. Reviewers praise its modest dimensions, appealing case profile, and dial finishing with a vertical Côtes de Genève pattern, though one owner notes the dial color is deceptively different from website images. The Maen Manhattan 三七 features a thin 7.1mm case and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown, utilizing a manual-wind movement with a two-day power reserve, while another reviewer points to a different movement with an average accuracy deviation of +/- 12 seconds per day and a 40-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan 三七 highly for its finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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