Side by side

Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsMakydo Contour

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Contour
MakydoContour

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Contour37mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Contour
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Contour30m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Contour

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.25mm
8.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Glycine Airman Vintage Noon Purist vs Makydo Contour gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

From video reviewers

The Makydo Contour is praised for its comfortable fit due to its slim case and compact lug-to-lug. The Miyota 9015/9039 automatic movement is considered reliable for the price point. The 30-meter water resistance is a noted limitation.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.