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Bell & Ross BR-S black mattevsGlycine Airpilot Chrono

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Bell & Ross BR-S black matte

The Bell & Ross BR-S black matte is noted for its flight instrument-inspired aesthetic and monochromatic design. Owners find the square case shape polarizing, with some considering it less appealing and potentially too large for smaller wrists. One user reported difficulty reading the Phantom variant at a glance. Overall, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-S black matte for its unique design, though its wearability is a point of discussion.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-S black matte39mm
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
BR-S black matte
Airpilot Chrono
Water Resistance
BR-S black matte100m
Airpilot Chrono100m
MSRP
BR-S black matte$2,916
Airpilot Chrono$1,895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Bell & Ross BR-CAL.102
Jewels
4
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,916
$1,895
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