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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsPagani Design PD-1780

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Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
PD-178040mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
PD-178040h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
PD-1780100m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
PD-1780$111

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
TMI VH88
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
4
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$111

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What people say

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Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value, with many stating it is worth twice its price and offers finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Specific highlights include the dial's depth and versatility, the symmetrical design with the date at 6 o'clock, the well-integrated 24-hour complication, and the applied indices. The screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance are also frequently cited as strong points, as is the good lume. Some owners find the red chapter ring numerals too small, and the standard Sellita SW200 movement and average clasp are noted as drawbacks. The 41mm case with a 52mm lug-to-lug distance is considered by some to wear large on smaller wrists, though curved lugs help with wearability. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its stunning design and exceptional value at its price point.

Pagani Design PD-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

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