Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsGlycine 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.

Pilot 45

Airpilot GL0509
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
MSRP
$1,115
$540
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Archimede Watches Pilot 45 is widely praised for its value and case craftsmanship, with owners highlighting the excellent finishing and clean design. The 45mm case size is noted as suitable for larger wrists, and one owner appreciates the symmetrical sub-second dial and excellent lume. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner experiencing poor timekeeping and intermittent stopping, while another notes it runs at approximately +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 highly for its casework and value for money.
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.
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