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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
4
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$169

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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