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Glycine Airman No. 1 PuristvsYema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

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Airman No. 1 Purist
GlycineAirman No. 1 Purist
MSRP $2,800
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
YemaMeangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman No. 1 Purist36mm
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Airman No. 1 Purist48h
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Airman No. 1 Purist30m
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Airman No. 1 Purist$2,800
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition$2,790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.6mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
2023
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$2,790

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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.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

Owners praise the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its 70s racing chronograph aesthetic and comfortable wearability. Some owners find the VK64 movement's 24-hour subdial impractical. On balance, owners appreciate the Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its distinctive vintage design.

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