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Glycine Airpilot Dual TimevsZelos Swordfish 3

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Airpilot Dual Time
GlycineAirpilot Dual Time
MSRP $1,695
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Dual Time44mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Dual Time
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Airpilot Dual Time100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Airpilot Dual Time$1,695
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
10.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
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
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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