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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
48h
41h
Complications
Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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