Astor + Banks ChronovsGlycine Airpilot Dual Time

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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.

Astor + Banks Chrono at true scale

Chrono

Glycine Airpilot Dual Time at true scale

Airpilot Dual Time

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Thickness

n/a

10.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$575

$395

lowest

Movement

Ronda 5050.B

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
n/a
10.75mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
Black
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
4
Complications
None
Date, Dual Time

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$395
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks Chrono

The Astor + Banks Chrono is praised for its sporty design and enthusiast-friendly price. One owner finds it looks better than a specific alternative, though another suggests other brands offer better value at higher price points. A reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design and accessible price point, despite a minor criticism regarding the date display.

Glycine Airpilot Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Dual Time for its modern flieger design, dual time complication, and excellent legibility, with many finding it a great value, especially under $600. The sunburst dial is frequently highlighted for its dynamic appearance and deep, dark look, and the rotating bezel is noted as useful for tracking a second time zone. While the 44mm case size is generally considered well-proportioned, even on larger wrists, some owners find its 46mm dimension too large. Opinions on thickness vary, with some finding the 11.1mm acceptable and others wishing for a thinner 9mm profile. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Dual Time highly for its practical design and value proposition.