Description
The rare and early 1955 Glycine Airman vintage military watch was popular amongst military servicemen and pilots everywhere during the 1950s-1970s due to the bold and easy-to-read 24-hour dial. These dials display both 24-hour time and conventional time simultaneously! This example is spectacular overall and all original, including the black dial with re-lumed military hands and displaying early and rarer 1950s red date. The lower crown locks the rotating bezel. The entire case is in stellar condition with no major dings or scratches. The automatic winding, signed Glycine Felsa 692 movement was recently cleaned in 2009 by Werner Seigrist of Falcon Watch Co. and is very accurate. We will include the service receipt. The Felsa 692 was the first movement used from 1950-1960. These watches are very hard to find, quite collectable, and uncommon in this all-original condition! Many are not aware that Glycine Airman watches have a hacking-seconds feature. When the crown is pulled out, a hollow tube shoots up a microscopic wire at 12:00, stopping the second hand when it reaches 12:00! This hacking-seconds feature is working perfectly! Please also note that parts to fix the second stop are no longer available as they sold out in 2008. Due to the desirability of the Glycine Airman, there are fakes out there. Thankfully, we know the difference. Many are getting scammed, so be careful, especially on eBay!
