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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsHorage Lensman 2

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Lensman 239mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Lensman 272h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Lensman 250m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
No
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Horage K2
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Complications
Date
Exposure Calculator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$6,100

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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.

Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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