Which is cheaper, the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $2,800 for the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist — a $805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist carries a 48-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

What movement does the Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist runs a automatic caliber (SW330-2), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsCincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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Glycine Airman No. 1 Purist

GL0373

MSRP $2,800

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

mid-century-modern

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airman No. 1 Purist36mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

Airman No. 1 Purist48h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

Airman No. 1 Purist30m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Indices

—

Lume

Luminous

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW330-2

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

48h

45h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,800

$1,995

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