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Glycine Airpilot Dual TimevsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Airpilot Dual Time
GlycineAirpilot Dual Time
MSRP $1,695
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Dual Time44mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Dual Time
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Dual Time100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Airpilot Dual Time$1,695
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
10.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
4
25
Complications
Date, Dual Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$2,458

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Glycine Airpilot Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Dual Time for its modern flieger design, dual time complication, and excellent value, with one owner calling it a "ridiculous value" at $167.19. The dial is frequently highlighted for its dynamic appearance, shifting from sunray to matte, and its well-executed, symmetrical design featuring integrated 24-hour time. While some owners find the 44mm or 46mm case size acceptable on larger wrists, others consider it too large, with one owner wishing for a thinner 9mm profile instead of the observed 11.1mm thickness. The watch's Swiss pilot heritage and design elements are also appreciated, though some note Glycine's association with Invicta and inflated MSRPs. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Dual Time highly for its striking dial design and exceptional value proposition.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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