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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

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Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
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
Panda
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$420

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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.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its heritage reissue design, small and thin case, and good looks for the price, with some noting exceptional build quality, tactile pushers, and a substantial feel. However, the quartz movement's ticking smoothness and the 24-hour subdial, which functions as an AM/PM indicator rather than a totalizer, are points of criticism for some, leading to perceptions of it being overpriced. Owners report mixed experiences with quality control, with some noting alignment issues, crooked indices, and dial rotation when pushers are depressed, while others report no such issues. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its distinctive vintage styling and wearability, despite some concerns regarding quality control and the functionality of its subdial.

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