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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsRolex Yacht-Master II

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Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Yacht-Master II
RolexYacht-Master II
MSRP $60,700
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.

Rolex Yacht-Master II

The Rolex Yacht-Master II is widely seen as a polarizing timepiece, with owners and reviewers split between those who find its bold aesthetic and complex regatta timer stunning and unique, and those who consider it loud, impractical, and even ugly. The mechanical complexity of its programmable regatta countdown timer with a flyback function and retrograde minute hand is praised by some as ingenious, while others deem the complication overly niche and the overall design too busy or garish. Opinions on its size are divided, with some finding the 44mm case too large and others appreciating its presence, with one owner noting its case is more elegant and comfortable than that of a GMT. The movement offers 72 hours of power reserve and is accurate to -2/+2 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master II highly for its unique complication and eye-catching aesthetic, despite its divisive nature.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Yacht-Master II44mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
Yacht-Master II72h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
Yacht-Master II100m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
Yacht-Master II$60,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
4162
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
4
47
Complications
Date
Regatta Timer, Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$60,700
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