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HISTORY
LA MAISON GLYCINE
AIRMAN
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PHILOSOPHY
HISTORY
LA MAISON GLYCINE
AIRMAN
F104
INCURSORE
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From ist founding by Eugène Meylan in
1914, Glycine has continuously produced
fine Swiss watches at its factory in Bienne,
Switzerland.
Meylan was an uncompromising watch
engineer who strived for perfection and
nothing else. He possessed a profound understanding of both the demands of the marketplace and the great possibilities offered
by the technological advances of his era.
A century has passed and more than 100
years after the creation of his first Glycine
watch, Meylan’s spirit lives on! Glycine more
than ever burns its own trail by creating
distinctive timepieces predicated upon the
unique DNA developed by Meylan, always a
bit outside of the mainstream.
Today, Glycine is recognized as one of the
real pioneers for aviation and world timer
watches for pilots and frequent travellers.
Since ist founding in 1914 Glycine has remained a Swiss family company which has
always been managed by charismatic entrepreneurs full of passion for outstanding
solutions in the Swiss watch industry.
Stephan Lack
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From ist founding by Eugène Meylan in
1914, Glycine has continuously produced
fine Swiss watches at its factory in Bienne,
Switzerland.
Meylan was an uncompromising watch
engineer who strived for perfection and
nothing else. He possessed a profound understanding of both the demands of the marketplace and the great possibilities offered
by the technological advances of his era.
A century has passed and more than 100
years after the creation of his first Glycine
watch, Meylan’s spirit lives on! Glycine more
than ever burns its own trail by creating
distinctive timepieces predicated upon the
unique DNA developed by Meylan, always a
bit outside of the mainstream.
Today, Glycine is recognized as one of the
real pioneers for aviation and world timer
watches for pilots and frequent travellers.
Since ist founding in 1914 Glycine has remained a Swiss family company which has
always been managed by charismatic entrepreneurs full of passion for outstanding
solutions in the Swiss watch industry.
Stephan Lack
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H ISTORY
Since ist founding by ingenious Eugène
Meylan in 1914 the professional production
in Bienne enabled Glycine to put on the market the finest miniature movements, clad
in precious gold and platinum cases, often
studded with diamonds. Glycine became a
supplier to the wealthy people, particulary
in England and America, who valued highly
these works of fine craftsmanship.
In 1931, Meylan presented to the world
market a well-functioning AUTOMATIC (self-­
winding) watch, entirely of his own invention, a sensational performance and one of
the very first self-winding movements of the
world.
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In 1953, the AIRMAN line was presented
to the world market and immediately received an enthusiastic welcome. Now, in addition to regular local time, world time was
available at a glance.The steadily growing
class of jet-setters and frequent travellers
readily took to the convenience of having
two time zones on their wrist. The AIRMAN
line has never been absent from the Glycine
selection, and is, today more than ever, the
spearhead of the range.
Offering excellent value at reasonable
prices is an important part of Glycine’s philosophy. The company’s strong foundation,
coupled with its emphasis on rugged and
reliable products, make Glycine a highly respected name in Swiss watchmaking today.
H ISTORY
Since ist founding by ingenious Eugène
Meylan in 1914 the professional production
in Bienne enabled Glycine to put on the market the finest miniature movements, clad
in precious gold and platinum cases, often
studded with diamonds. Glycine became a
supplier to the wealthy people, particulary
in England and America, who valued highly
these works of fine craftsmanship.
In 1931, Meylan presented to the world
market a well-functioning AUTOMATIC (self-­
winding) watch, entirely of his own invention, a sensational performance and one of
the very first self-winding movements of the
world.
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In 1953, the AIRMAN line was presented
to the world market and immediately received an enthusiastic welcome. Now, in addition to regular local time, world time was
available at a glance.The steadily growing
class of jet-setters and frequent travellers
readily took to the convenience of having
two time zones on their wrist. The AIRMAN
line has never been absent from the Glycine
selection, and is, today more than ever, the
spearhead of the range.
Offering excellent value at reasonable
prices is an important part of Glycine’s philosophy. The company’s strong foundation,
coupled with its emphasis on rugged and
reliable products, make Glycine a highly respected name in Swiss watchmaking today.
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«La Maison Glycine» (The Glycine house)
is beautifully situated at Ring 18 in the heart
of the Old Town of the watchmaker city Biel/
Bienne. The home of Glycine Montres S.A.
is one of the most important buildings of
Biel/ Bienne and was built in 1601.
The Glycine house has a watchmaker Atelier
in the basement where you can see a master
watchmaker at work. Alsongside you find a
charming Boutique which is open to customers who prefer to buy their Glycine watches
directly at «La Maison Glycine».
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«La Maison Glycine» (The Glycine house)
is beautifully situated at Ring 18 in the heart
of the Old Town of the watchmaker city Biel/
Bienne. The home of Glycine Montres S.A.
is one of the most important buildings of
Biel/ Bienne and was built in 1601.
The Glycine house has a watchmaker Atelier
in the basement where you can see a master
watchmaker at work. Alsongside you find a
charming Boutique which is open to customers who prefer to buy their Glycine watches
directly at «La Maison Glycine».
Whenever the subject of aviation comes up, the name of Glycine
is mentioned as one of the pioneers of watchmaking for pilots and
frequent travellers. Initiated by commander Chat Brown, a British
pilot, during a flight from Bangkok to Calcutta in 1953, Glycine
created the first Airman watch and started production already in
the same year. The Airman became very succesful and legendary
for introducing multiple time-zone watches to the market. Since
then, Glycine has developed an unbroken chain of aviation watches, ranging from successively more complex world timers to unique
collectors items.
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Whenever the subject of aviation comes up, the name of Glycine
is mentioned as one of the pioneers of watchmaking for pilots and
frequent travellers. Initiated by commander Chat Brown, a British
pilot, during a flight from Bangkok to Calcutta in 1953, Glycine
created the first Airman watch and started production already in
the same year. The Airman became very succesful and legendary
for introducing multiple time-zone watches to the market. Since
then, Glycine has developed an unbroken chain of aviation watches, ranging from successively more complex world timers to unique
collectors items.
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRFIGHTER
LIMITED
3921.996.LB99B
The pilot’s watch with three time
zones and a revolutionary trigger
chronograph on the left side, swiss
automatic mouvement, 46 mm.
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRFIGHTER
AIRFIGHTER
3921.999.LB99B
3921.991.LB99B
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRFIGHTER
LIMITED
3921.996.LB99B
The pilot’s watch with three time
zones and a revolutionary trigger
chronograph on the left side, swiss
automatic mouvement, 46 mm.
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRFIGHTER
AIRFIGHTER
3921.999.LB99B
3921.991.LB99B
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN 17
3917.181.LB8B
AIRMAN
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AIRMAN
BASE 22
BASE 22 MYSTERY
3887.191.LB9B
3887.999.TB99
The classic pilot’s watch with
three time zones impresses
by its pure functionality, also
available as a double 24 h purist,
swiss automatic mouvement,
46 mm.
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN 17
3917.181.LB8B
AIRMAN
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AIRMAN
BASE 22
BASE 22 MYSTERY
3887.191.LB9B
3887.999.TB99
The classic pilot’s watch with
three time zones impresses
by its pure functionality, also
available as a double 24 h purist,
swiss automatic mouvement,
46 mm.
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
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AIRMAN
DOUBLE TWELVE
WORLD TRAVELER
3938.111.LB7BH
3939.181.LB8B
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
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AIRMAN
DOUBLE TWELVE
WORLD TRAVELER
3938.111.LB7BH
3939.181.LB8B
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN NO.1
3944.191.66.LB99U
The flying legend was born back in 1953. Sam Glur, then the enthusiastic Sales Director of Glycine was sitting in the cockpit next to
captain Chat Brown during a flight from Bangkok to Calcutta listening to the pilot explaining the ideal requirements of a pilot watch.
As they were always crossing several time zones, the pilot wanted a watch with a 24-hour display but not just an ordinary 24-hour
watch, they wanted one with a second time zone so that they could
see the time at the arrival airport as well as the time at the departure airport. The Airman concept was born and the pilot watch
became an instant hit in the market and gained cult status among
US Air Force pilots in particular.
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN NO.1
3944.191.66.LB99U
The flying legend was born back in 1953. Sam Glur, then the enthusiastic Sales Director of Glycine was sitting in the cockpit next to
captain Chat Brown during a flight from Bangkok to Calcutta listening to the pilot explaining the ideal requirements of a pilot watch.
As they were always crossing several time zones, the pilot wanted a watch with a 24-hour display but not just an ordinary 24-hour
watch, they wanted one with a second time zone so that they could
see the time at the arrival airport as well as the time at the departure airport. The Airman concept was born and the pilot watch
became an instant hit in the market and gained cult status among
US Air Force pilots in particular.
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
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AIRMAN
SST12
DC 4
3903.188.66.MM
3904.191H24.66.TB9
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AIRMAN
AIRMAN
AIRMAN
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AIRMAN
SST12
DC 4
3903.188.66.MM
3904.191H24.66.TB9
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Since 1953, the history and development of Glycine have always
been connected with the evolution of aircraft and aviation. Many
Glycine watches carry the hallmark of this affinity, such as the F 104.
Conceived in the fashion of the F 104 «Starfighter» cockpit instrument, this extraordinary model impresses by its pure functionality.
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Since 1953, the history and development of Glycine have always
been connected with the evolution of aircraft and aviation. Many
Glycine watches carry the hallmark of this affinity, such as the F 104.
Conceived in the fashion of the F 104 «Starfighter» cockpit instrument, this extraordinary model impresses by its pure functionality.
F 104
F 104
F 104
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F 104
F 104
F 104
3932.191AT.LB7R
3933.191AT.LB7R
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F 104
F 104
F 104
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F 104
F 104
F 104
3932.191AT.LB7R
3933.191AT.LB7R
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Glycine’s first real oversize watch to trigger the trend towards
big time keepers in leading markets. The word Incursore means
«intruder», and intrusion is properly what this watch produced in
many countries. Their functionality and style live up to the modern
criteria for industrial design, while their technical performance is a
match for all expectations in military and civil use.
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Glycine’s first real oversize watch to trigger the trend towards
big time keepers in leading markets. The word Incursore means
«intruder», and intrusion is properly what this watch produced in
many countries. Their functionality and style live up to the modern
criteria for industrial design, while their technical performance is a
match for all expectations in military and civil use.
INCURSORE
INCURSORE
INCURSORE
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INCURSORE
INCURSORE
INCURSORE
3922.111.LB7BH
3922.191L.LB9B
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INCURSORE
INCURSORE
INCURSORE
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INCURSORE
INCURSORE
INCURSORE
3922.111.LB7BH
3922.191L.LB9B
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Since the early 60s, Glycine has served the market with this line
of sturdy and captivating watches, made for exacting conditions
of wear and use. The precise automatic movements are housed in
a high-grade steel case of rugged construction offering excellent
value. Combat watches stand out for their enduring strength and
reliability. All through the years, this line of watches has enjoyed
unbroken popularity in diving, military and sport circles.
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Since the early 60s, Glycine has served the market with this line
of sturdy and captivating watches, made for exacting conditions
of wear and use. The precise automatic movements are housed in
a high-grade steel case of rugged construction offering excellent
value. Combat watches stand out for their enduring strength and
reliability. All through the years, this line of watches has enjoyed
unbroken popularity in diving, military and sport circles.
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
AQUARIUS
3946.199.D9
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
AQUARIUS
3946.199.D9
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
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COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
STEALTH
GOLDEN EYE
VANGUARD
PHANTOM
3908.999AT.N8.TB29
3908.399.C6.TBA9
3908.191AT.GD.MB
3908.199.N.TB90
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COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
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COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
COMBAT SUB
STEALTH
GOLDEN EYE
VANGUARD
PHANTOM
3908.999AT.N8.TB29
3908.399.C6.TBA9
3908.191AT.GD.MB
3908.199.N.TB90
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Combat 6 watches stand out for their classical design, enduring
strength and reliability. All through the years, this line of watches
has enjoyed unbroken popularity in daily life and sport circles. The
Combat 6 watches are made for exacting conditions of wear and
use. The precise automatic movements are housed in a high-grade
steel case of rugged construction offering excellent value.
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Combat 6 watches stand out for their classical design, enduring
strength and reliability. All through the years, this line of watches
has enjoyed unbroken popularity in daily life and sport circles. The
Combat 6 watches are made for exacting conditions of wear and
use. The precise automatic movements are housed in a high-grade
steel case of rugged construction offering excellent value.
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
3890.181.MB
3890.111.LBK7F
3890.393.MB
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
40
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
3890.181.MB
3890.111.LBK7F
3890.393.MB
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COMBAT 6 CLASSIC
COMBAT 6 CLASSIC
COMBAT 6 CLASSIC
COMBAT 6 CLASSIC
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
3916.191.LBK9
3916.111.MB
3916.393.MB
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
3916.191.LBK9
3916.111.MB
3916.393.MB
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
VINTAGE
3890.191AT.TB2
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COMBAT 6
COMBAT 6
VINTAGE
3890.191AT.TB2
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GLYCINE WATCH SA
Ring 18, P.O. Box 6044
CH-2502 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
Phone: +41 32 341 22 13
Fax: +41 32 341 22 16
glycine@glycine-watch.ch
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