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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsSternglas Naos XS

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Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Naos XS33mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
Naos XS
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
Naos XS50m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
Naos XS$247

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
33mm
Thickness
12mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 784
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Jewels
4
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$247

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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