Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HWvsGlycine Airpilot GL0509

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW at true scale

Pilot 45 HW

Glycine Airpilot GL0509 at true scale

Airpilot GL0509

Diameter

45mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$1,289

$540

lowest

Movement

ETA/Unitas 6498

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA/Unitas 6498
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,289
$540
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW is widely praised for its excellent value and incredible craftsmanship, with owners highlighting its gorgeous appearance and phenomenal casework. The 45mm case size is noted as ideal for larger wrists, and the blue dial is considered a great match. One owner reports the watch runs at about +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW highly for its exceptional build quality and value proposition.

Glycine Airpilot GL0509

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0509 for its exceptional value, with many finding it hard to beat for the price, and appreciate the vibrant blue sunburst dial with red accents and modern font. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is seen as justifying the cost, and the watch is considered a high-value entry into aviation watches. Some owners note the 41mm case wears large due to its 52mm lug-to-lug length, though the curved lugs help it conform well to the wrist and mitigate concerns for wrists around 6.75 inches. One owner reports a potential crown wobble issue, and lume is described as decent, lasting around 4 hours after a short charge. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0509 highly for its striking dial and excellent value, despite some finding it wears large.