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Glycine Airpilot GMTvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Airpilot GMT
GlycineAirpilot GMT
MSRP $1,595
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot GMT44mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot GMT
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot GMT100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Airpilot GMT$1,595
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
10.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
1
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airpilot GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot GMT for its exceptional value, citing case and bracelet finishing that rivals much more expensive watches, a vibrant dial, and clear legibility. One owner notes a potential concern about the crown stem, having encountered similar issues with the brand. The clasp is considered average, and the red numbers on the inner chapter ring are too small to be useful. The 52mm lug-to-lug may be too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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