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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsanOrdain Model 2

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Model 2
anOrdainModel 2
MSRP $1,207
What people say

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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist for its classic pilot watch aesthetic and unique 24-hour dial, with many appreciating its historical significance and vintage reissue good looks. Specific strengths highlighted include a stunning gilt dial and hands, good lume on the hands, and a well-finished case and bezel, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping and smooth crowns. Some owners prefer the "purist" model for its logical 24-hour display and find the 40mm size comfortable, while others note the 36mm variant is a retro style choice, though potentially too small for some. However, some find the dial hard to read in certain light conditions and note a lack of lume on the dial markers. Criticisms include low water resistance and a tendency for the 40mm model to wear larger than its size suggests. One owner noted a purchase price of $620 on sale.

anOrdain Model 2

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 for its exceptional, handmade Grand Feu enamel dial, often described as stunning and liquid-like, with a custom typeface and syringe hands. The simple, rugged 36mm steel case is noted for its organic lines and comfortable wearability, and the hand-winding Sellita SW-210 movement offers a smooth winding action. The watch is considered to offer impressive value for its dial work. Some reviewers note the lack of a running seconds hand, a minute track on certain versions, and limited lume on the hands. Water resistance is rated at 5atm, and one reviewer found the AR coating prone to glare. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 highly for its exquisite enamel dial and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The hand-enameled dial is a significant strength. The watch's inclusion in the MoMA Store is also noted.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Model 236mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Model 242h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Model 250m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Model 2$1,207

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.25mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 2
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$1,207
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