Citizen Aviator 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.

Citizen Aviator Chrono at true scale

Aviator Chrono

Glycine Airpilot Dual Time at true scale

Airpilot Dual Time

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Thickness

n/a

10.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

6480h

n/a

MSRP

$227

lowest

$395

Movement

Solar

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
n/a
Power Reserve
6480h
n/a
Jewels
0
4
Complications
None
Date, Dual Time

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$227
$395
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Reviews

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Citizen Aviator Chrono

Owners praise the Citizen Aviator Chrono for its cockpit-instrument inspired design and comfortable 45mm fit, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate the perpetual accuracy and lack of winding or battery changes from its solar movement. Some owners like the white dial with a red NATO strap. Reviewers note that the compass ring is unnecessary and the tachymeter scale is difficult to read as the chronograph seconds hand does not reach it. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Aviator Chrono highly for its value and pilot-watch aesthetic.

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.

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