Farer Pilot Series IIvsGlycine 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.

Farer Pilot Series II at true scale

Pilot Series II

Glycine Airpilot GL0509 at true scale

Airpilot GL0509

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

56h

n/a

MSRP

$1,350

$540

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$540
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Reviews

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

Farer Pilot Series II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

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.