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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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