Glycine Airman SST GMT GL0309vsGlycine Combat

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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.

Glycine Airman SST GMT GL0309 at true scale

Airman SST GMT GL0309

Glycine Combat at true scale

Combat

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

11.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$905

$240

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Automatic

Case

2 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.15mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$905
$240
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Reviews

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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.

Glycine Combat

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch for its quality feel, good finishing, and sapphire crystal, noting its comfortable bracelet and excellent value, especially given its Swiss-made origin. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sleek, thin profile and well-executed dial layout that avoids clutter. One owner finds it a great, reliable quartz daily watch for the price, though they dislike the Mercedes hands. Another owner suggests the unique yellow dial variant justifies a higher price point. The Glycine Combat Quartz 40mm Watch is considered a well-styled watch with great heritage, a solid purchase despite the brand's acquisition. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch highly for its quality finishing and value at the price point.

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