Glycine Airman SST GMT GL0309vsOrient World Map (Revival)
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Measurements
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Airman SST GMT GL0309
World Map (Revival)
Diameter
43mm
43.5mm
Thickness
n/a
13.9mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$905
$450
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Automatic
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners praise the Orient World Map (Revival) for its quirky, retro-futuristic design, unique world map dial, and world time complication. Some find the map layout can obscure details, and the multi-colored dial with gold-plated accents is a bold choice. The automatic F6922 movement offers manual winding and hacking seconds, with entry-level accuracy and power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Orient World Map (Revival) highly for its distinctive world time complication and likeable, quirky design.
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