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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
4
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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