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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsBaltic MR Roulette

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
11.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$545

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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.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

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