Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BCvsGlycine Airpilot Chrono

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC at true scale

CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC

Glycine Airpilot Chrono at true scale

Airpilot Chrono

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$251

lowest

$1,895

Movement

Miyota 6S21

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
white
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
4
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$251
$1,895
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC

Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC's dial, noting its textured triangles that catch light and a design inspired by satellite ground station radomes, featuring a steel crown from the Troll Ground Station in Antarctica and a satellite-shaped second hand. Swiss Super-LumiNova is applied to the dial. One owner reported receiving the watch with a Miyota 9015 movement instead of the stated Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Watches CHRONO SPITSBERGEN BC highly for its unique dial design and thematic elements.

Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value and finishing, with many considering it worth significantly more than its price. Reviewers and owners highlight the dial's depth, clarity, and versatile design, particularly the symmetrical layout with the date at 6 o'clock and the well-integrated 24-hour complication. The applied indices, numeral font, and sunray dial finishes are frequently commended. Some owners criticize the watch's thickness and the 52mm lug-to-lug distance on the 41mm case, suggesting it may wear large on smaller wrists, though others find it fits well. One owner noted the red chapter ring numerals are too small. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its impressive finishing and design at its price point.

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