Glycine Airman SST GMTvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald

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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 at true scale

Airman SST GMT

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald at true scale

Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

48h

n/a

MSRP

$905

$700

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Seiko NH34

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Grey
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$905
$700
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Reviews

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

Glycine Airman SST GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, historical significance, and ingenious GMT movement. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are highlighted as great features, and the watch is noted for keeping good time. Some owners expect Glycine branding on the Sellita SW330-2 movement rotor, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting a service. The dial is considered busy by some, and it is harder to purchase than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance as a descendant of the original Airman.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald

The TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald is praised for its comfortable grade 2 titanium case, interesting lines, and detailing on the crowns, with exceptional rotor finishing for the price. Legibility is a concern, as the 24-hour ring and model name are difficult to read against the meteorite dial. One owner reported a gap between the case back and glass, and a crown that pulled out too easily, while another owner felt the watch punches above its weight class compared to other microbrands. On balance, owners are split on the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Dark Emerald, with praise for its finishing and comfort tempered by concerns over legibility and build quality issues reported by some.

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