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Glycine Airpilot Dual TimevsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Airpilot Dual Time
GlycineAirpilot Dual Time
MSRP $1,695
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Dual Time44mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Dual Time
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Dual Time100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Airpilot Dual Time$1,695
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
10.75mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
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
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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