Certina DS Super PH500MvsGlycine Airman SST GMT GL0309

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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.

Certina DS Super PH500M at true scale

DS Super PH500M

Glycine Airman SST GMT GL0309 at true scale

Airman SST GMT GL0309

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

n/a

Thickness

14.9mm

n/a

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,107

$905

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW330-2

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14.95mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,107
$905
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Reviews

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

Certina DS Super PH500M

Owners widely praise the Certina DS Super PH500M for its retro dive watch aesthetic, good legibility, and value, with many highlighting its striking orange dial and secure bezel lock. The Powermatic 80.611 movement is reported as consistent and accurate, with one owner noting +2/+3 seconds per day performance. The watch is considered tough and offers good specifications for its price. However, some find the 43mm case and 15mm thickness substantial, potentially wearing large on smaller wrists, and one reviewer notes the crystal retaining ring can be a scratch magnet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Super PH500M highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value proposition.

Glycine Airman SST GMT GL0309

The Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0309 is widely praised as an excellent value for a Swiss automatic GMT watch. Owners highlight its design, referencing the brand's hometown of Bienne, Switzerland, and its cool re-release from the 1970s. Its historical significance as an early dual time zone watch, predating the Rolex GMT Master and popular with Vietnam veterans and early astronauts, is also noted. One airline pilot considers the Glycine Airman SST GMT 43mm their daily wear and the best pilot watch ever made. The dial's two black shades represent AM and PM, with the hour hand at 6 o'clock signifying noon. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Airman SST GMT 43mm Automatic Watch GL0309 highly for its historical significance and exceptional value as a pilot's watch.