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Introducing the new Glycine Airman Double Twelve!

Glycine’s long line of established aviation-inspired pilots watches have become synonymous with the aircraft industry. The Airman collection in particular not only delivers functionality to those at the cockpit but also the global traveller and professional businessman. Glycine began producing models from the Airman range in 1953 with a watch that became legendary for introducing […]

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Glycine Airman DC-4: New BASEL RELEASE

The new DC-4 collection is a continuation of Glycine’s appreciation towards work within the military aircraft trade, namely the dedication of engineer, Donald Wills Douglas. Whilst remaining true to the traditional appearance of the revolving bezel and hands that take us back to the very original “Dauphine” manner of the 1953/54 models, suggestions of industrious order and […]

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Glycine - Hans Brechbühler

The Glycine Airman is one of those models which many watch enthusiasts are aware of. Introduced in 1953, the line is still in production today in a number of different models. At Baselworld 2010, the redesigned Airman line received accolades from many quarters. But were you aware that those beautiful Airman pieces almost never existed? […]

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Around the World with a Glycine Watch

The Odeon in Leicester Square last week hosted the premiere of Tenacity on the Tasman, a film by George Olver. The film tells the story of Olly Hicks who attempted to row single handedly around the world - what was called the Virgin Global Row, sponsored by Virgin and Google. Also sponsoring Hicks’s attempt was […]

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