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Glycine Airman Vintage Noon PuristvsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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Airman Vintage Noon Purist
GlycineAirman Vintage Noon Purist
MSRP $3,500
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman Vintage Noon Purist40mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Airman Vintage Noon Purist48h
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Airman Vintage Noon Purist50m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
Airman Vintage Noon Purist$3,500
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.25mm
9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Yema CMM.29
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$2,249

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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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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