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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$488

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What people say

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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist

The Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief Purist is widely praised for its classic pilot watch design and excellent wearability, with owners highlighting its authentic 24-hour dial as a core element of its identity. Reviewers and owners consistently note its accurate timekeeping, with one report stating it keeps very accurate time and another confirming excellent timekeeping. The sun-ray green dial is specifically mentioned as looking great in different lighting conditions, and the lume is described as great for a vintage-style piece. Owners find the purist model's 24-hour dial more logical than GMT versions, and the 40mm size is noted for offering larger, readable dials. One owner calls it the best pilot watch ever made.

From video reviewers

The 24-hour dial legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the desirability of the current Purist design compared to Glycine's past Airman 18 series.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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