{"product_id":"1969-glycine-airman-world-time-vintage-mens-large-retro-watch-stainless-steel","title":"1969 Glycine Airman World Time Vintage Mens Large Retro Watch - Stainless Steel","description":"The Glycine Airman occupies a place in the history of aviation wristwatches, emerging at a time when international flight and military aviation were rapidly reshaping how time was experienced and measured. It is the only Airman World Time that we have ever come across, including during our extensive research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIntroduced in the early 1950s, the Airman was originally designed around a practical reality faced by pilots operating across long distances: the need to track a full 24-hour day without ambiguity. Rather than adapting an existing civilian watch, Glycine built the Airman around this requirement from the outset, creating a tool that reflected the rhythms of flight rather than the conventions of everyday timekeeping. It was this clarity of purpose that led many military aviators - particularly those flying long-range and overseas missions - to privately purchase and wear Airmans alongside their issued equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEmerging during the early jet age, when long-haul international routes became routine rather than exceptional, the Airman’s evolution mirrored a period when pilots and professional travelers increasingly moved between continents within a single flight cycle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis example, made during the war in Vietnam, represents a particularly developed expression of that idea - an exceptionally rare true World Time Airman variant, incorporating a rotating city ring and 24-hour scale that allows multiple global time zones to be read intuitively and without calculation. Such functionality proved especially relevant during the Cold War and Vietnam-era period when military pilots often operated across multiple theaters and relied on 24-hour timekeeping to remain synchronized with command schedules and mission planning. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case design reinforces that same philosophy. This watch is housed in a classic Super-Compressor case, identifiable by its dual cross-hatched crowns and internal rotating bezel system. Originally engineered to improve water resistance through pressure-activated sealing, the Super-Compressor architecture also protected the bezel mechanism from accidental movement - an advantage for watches worn in demanding environments. Combined with the technical dial layout and restrained and functional accents, the result is a watch that feels purpose-built, balancing robustness, legibility, function in a way that reflects its professional roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has all of its original parts including its original bracelet and is in very pleasing condition. Its untouched original dial and world time bezel appear perfect mint even under magnification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts case is in excellent condition with only light signs of previous polishing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKindly note: Despite what the photo seem to suggest, all of the wording on the back is still intact and readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement; carefully inspecting each part; reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). Photos of the inside available upon request. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is running strong and true, keeping very accurate time. For the finishing touch, we have carefully detailed it, making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Glycine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate built:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Airman World Time Super Compressor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Day of the Week, Date, World Time \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e Glycine Watch Co., Switzerland, AS 1906, 10 679, Super Compressor with patent info, 4-69\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Its case is in excellent condition with only light signs of previous polishing. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Matte black with applied luminous hour markers; inner 24-hour scale; outer world-time city ring; day-date display at 3 o’clock; signed Glycine, original and untouched, mint condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKindly note:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite what the photo seem to suggest, all of the wording on the back is still intact and readable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 42mm wide (excluding crown), 50mm long lug tip-to-tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, steel, \"batons\" with luminous and black inserts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e Glycine by A. Schild caliber 1906, automatic, 17 jewels, gilt plated, shock resistant \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 17 rubies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth between lugs:\u003c\/b\u003e 22mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement; carefully inspecting each part; reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). Photos of the inside available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping very accurate time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Glycine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43151901720665,"sku":"6986","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1039922413_o.jpg?v=1773498240","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1969-glycine-airman-world-time-vintage-mens-large-retro-watch-stainless-steel","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}