Glycine Airpilot GL0513vsIslander Black DLC Aviator Automatic

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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.

Glycine Airpilot GL0513 at true scale

Airpilot GL0513

Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic at true scale

Black DLC Aviator Automatic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$540

$279

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH36

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
DLC Stainless Steel
Caseback
n/a
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$279
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Reviews

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Glycine Airpilot GL0513

Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0513 is widely praised for its excellent value, with owners noting it offers exceptional quality for the price, especially when considering its authentic Swiss engineering and reliable automatic movement. The watch is appreciated for its slimmer, more discreet profile compared to other timepieces, and its 41mm stainless steel case is described as comfortable. One owner highlights the modern blue dial with red accents and unique font. However, the brand's MSRP should be disregarded due to frequent, significant markdowns. Some owners report that the watch wears large for its 41mm size due to potentially long lugs, and the lume is considered decent but not exceptional, with one mention of a possibly wobbly crown. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0513 highly for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its sizing and crown feel.

Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic

The Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch #ISL-46 is widely praised for its AR coated sapphire crystal, excellent lume, and legible dial, with owners appreciating its clean, unbranded face and comfortable fit. The watch is noted to have a Seiko NH36 automatic movement and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the date complication detracts from the classic flieger design. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting it runs fast requiring frequent adjustments, while another reports it keeps great time. Overall, owners rate the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch #ISL-46 highly for its attractive look and value at its price point.

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