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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsMaen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
MaenManhattan 37 IFL Edition
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.25mm
9.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
IFL.01
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$1,199

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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.

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

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