GYCINE WATCH Co.

"Famous for Accuracy since 1914"

Glycine is a Swiss watch company that was founded in 1914. The company is known for producing high-quality, reliable timepieces that are designed to meet the needs of pilots, divers, and other professionals. Glycine is particularly well-known for its Airman line of watches, which were first introduced in 1953 and are designed to be used by pilots.

Glycine's military pilot watches are designed to meet the needs of pilots in demanding environments, with features such as large, easy-to-read dials, luminous hands and markers for visibility in low light conditions, and durable construction that can withstand the rigors of flight.

In recent years, Glycine has become part of the Invicta Watch Group, a large American watch company. However, Glycine continues to produce Swiss-made watches that are known for their precision, durability, and distinctive style.

GLYCINE
Military Pilot
Wristwatch

A vintage Glycine Pilot wristwatch –

This super cool timepiece is a vintage Glycine military pilot wristwatch dated from the 1950s. 
 
It is a manual wind watch powered by a Glycine signed movement, caliber AS 1130 (called Wehrmachtswerk – army movement), sub-second hand.
 
It is cased in a 33.5mm waterproof round case, all in chrome stainless steel. The case back is marked "STAHL BODEN" is German for "steel back" or "steel caseback”, also “WASSERDICHT" that is a German term that means "waterproof."
 
This watch still has the original black dial (showing some patina) with luminous Arabic Numerals, minute track and luminous matching hands. The sub-second is located at 6 o’clock. The dial is also signed with the Glycine name.
 
It comes with a brand-new black naton nylon one-piece strap.

This watch is a perfect collector's item, it is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps good time!

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers.

Movement:
GLYCINE
AS 1130

Case Back Signed:
STAHL BODEN
WASSERDICHT
51340

Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 34
Case Diameter w/Crown 36
Case Lug to Lug 40.5
Case Thickness 10.7
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.

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