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Glycine Airman GMTvsTissot Pinarello

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Glycine Airman GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman GMT's classic pilot design and consider it a well-built watch, with some noting the 39mm models offer perfect sizing and 200m water resistance. Reviewers praise the plexiglass crystal and matte dial, while some owners find the GMT hand visually similar to the minute hand, making it difficult to read. Accuracy from the Sellita-based movement is described as acceptable, though dial lume pips are noted as weaker than the hands. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Glycine Airman GMT for its faithful reproduction of a classic pilot watch design, despite some legibility concerns with the GMT hand.

Tissot Pinarello

The Tissot Pinarello is praised for its lightweight 42mm-43.14mm forged carbon fiber case and asymmetric 10 o'clock crown, designed for comfortable use while cycling. Reviewers highlight its handsome, legible, and tasteful design, featuring a textured dial reminiscent of asphalt. It is powered by a COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve and includes both leather and rubber straps. Criticisms include a weak SuperLumiNova application and a 12 o'clock marker that could be more distinct for angled reading. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tissot Pinarello for its unique design and practical features tailored for cyclists.

From video reviewers

The forged carbon case and asymmetrical 10 o'clock crown are consistently highlighted as key design elements inspired by Pinarello. The COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also a shared point. Reviewers debated the depth of the collaboration beyond branding.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airman GMT42mm
Pinarello43.14mm
Power Reserve
Airman GMT48h
Pinarello80h
Water Resistance
Airman GMT100m
Pinarello100m
MSRP
Airman GMT$2,700
Pinarello$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
42mm
43.14mm
Thickness
12mm
12.15mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Indices
Index
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
80h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$1,775
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