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Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief PuristvsVario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

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Airman Vintage The Chief Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief Purist
MSRP $2,900
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
VarioNAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)
MSRP $596

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist40mm
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)38mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist48h
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist30m
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage The Chief Purist$2,900
NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)$596

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
White
Red
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$596

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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.

Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition)

Owners widely praise the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) for its unique single-hand time display, captivating dial featuring a wave pattern and red tiger eye stone with subtle striations, and Art Deco numerals. The 38mm stainless steel case, double-domed sapphire crystal, and German leather strap contribute to a comfortable and elegant build, with the watch weighing 74g. Some users find the varied font sizes on the dial distracting, while others appreciate the cool style and dial colors. One owner suggests reworking the sub-dial's seconds hand and track for a less sporty look, and another felt the English text and font balance were not ideal. Overall, owners rate the Vario NAVI RedBar SG (Limited Edition) highly for its unique dial and comfortable wear at an affordable price.

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