Glycine Airpilot GL0509vsSerket Watch Co Pilot Commander

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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 Airpilot GL0509 at true scale

Airpilot GL0509

Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander at true scale

Pilot Commander

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$540

$349

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seagull ST3600

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
C3 Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST3600
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$349
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Reviews

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

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.

Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander

The Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander features Arabic numerals and a large crown for legibility and glove compatibility, with a design that some owners associate with a large watch face characteristic of pilot watches. One owner appreciates the "serious instrument" aesthetic of the slide rule bezel, though finds its scale too small for practical use. On balance, owners value the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander for its distinct pilot watch aesthetic and functional crown design.