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Glycine Airman Vintage "Noon" 1953 Automatic Watch
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Glycine Airman Vintage "Noon" 1953 Automatic Watch
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A recreation of a classic airman’s watch from more than 60 years ago, this Massdrop-exclusive version of the Glycine Airman Vintage 1953 features everything you loved about the original, only now with a different set of hands. Because the hour hand only completes one sweeping revolution per day, the dial has Arabic numerals in intervals of two from 2 to 24 Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downMbot
191
May 23, 2018
The AM on the dial is not all there, the M is partly obscured. Obviously that's why Glycine is getting rid of it.
If it never had this issue, and if the numbers inside the dial were 1-12, and if the price was $399, then I'd buy it.
If it never had this issue, and if the numbers inside the dial were 1-12, and if the price was $399, then I'd buy it.
A community member
May 23, 2018
MbotThis guy is a pathetic troll. He cannot afford any of the watches nor does he know anything about watches but comments anyway. Don't feed the troll.
Quarryman
14
May 20, 2018
If this is a 'Massdrop Exclusive', why do they show the list price as $3300? You can't buy it anywhere else and the price $650. They must think everybody registered on here is a bit thick!
boozed
297
May 21, 2018
I thought the Invicta Model was 95% off, or is that the Internet Invicta Model?
Edit: According to my records the DC-4 Purist was US$1750, so I don't know where US$3300 comes from either.
Edit: According to my records the DC-4 Purist was US$1750, so I don't know where US$3300 comes from either.
TeribleGramar
17
May 22, 2018
QuarrymanAnd it works. Glycine is selling watches here more often than not. It's hardly a "drop" anymore if same watches appear here every two months.
bobsbarn
34
Jul 11, 2018
MbotYes it is hilarious! I now have 5 endorsements confirming that I am not the only one who thinks you are a trolling wanker! lol
Eddy-Ginie
39
Jun 8, 2018
I received my package this afternoon
I'm really surprised, i don't waiting it so soon
But i'm disappointed, i have a sellita SW330 inside instead of an ETA 2893
But i'm disappointed, i have a sellita SW330 inside instead of an ETA 2893
wchutt
1
Jul 2, 2019
Eddy-GinieThe SW300-1 in my Airman is as accurate as other movements in this price range. I am unconvinced the ETA is superior.
Therion
15
May 19, 2018
Sellita is not a bad movement. But ETA is slightly better...How many units are available in this drop? 1000?
A community member
May 21, 2018
Zenith does not use Sellita. They used it for a short time in their entry level watches but went back to their in-house Elite movements.
BarryS
28
May 21, 2018
Or perhaps Glycine has yet to update their specs as evidenced by this reply posted on WUS:
“Yes, we were starting to use for our collection 2017 not only ETA, but also Sellita movement. "So we are working with both movements and the quality grade is the same, elabore. You are right - indication right now, which movement is inside which model, is not sufficiently shown on our Website. We will improve this fact within next year.”
There is ample documentation of Sellita movements in Airman (SST-12 included) and other models in this and other threads:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f18/glycine-using-sellita-movements-now-4583721-post44839785.html#post44839785
As for my personal experience, my 1953 Vintage LE, DC-4 Purist, and Base 22 GA all have ETA movements visible through the caseback. I will make no assumptions about my SST-12 Purist as, like you, I am unwilling to open it up just to find out. Since it is an older pre-Invicta model (ref. #3903 vs. GL0146) an educated guess would be ETA.
Of note, the DC-4 and Base 22 both came back from the Invicta repair center with ETA 2893-2's.
“Yes, we were starting to use for our collection 2017 not only ETA, but also Sellita movement. "So we are working with both movements and the quality grade is the same, elabore. You are right - indication right now, which movement is inside which model, is not sufficiently shown on our Website. We will improve this fact within next year.”
There is ample documentation of Sellita movements in Airman (SST-12 included) and other models in this and other threads:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f18/glycine-using-sellita-movements-now-4583721-post44839785.html#post44839785
As for my personal experience, my 1953 Vintage LE, DC-4 Purist, and Base 22 GA all have ETA movements visible through the caseback. I will make no assumptions about my SST-12 Purist as, like you, I am unwilling to open it up just to find out. Since it is an older pre-Invicta model (ref. #3903 vs. GL0146) an educated guess would be ETA.
Of note, the DC-4 and Base 22 both came back from the Invicta repair center with ETA 2893-2's.
Wind.me.up
12
Jun 14, 2018
Just arrived in Denmark! What can I say? I love it. Cant find one negative thing to complain about. Especially not the Price. And this looks so much like the very first Airman as far as I can see.
BarryS
28
May 29, 2018
Well, the answer to the exclusivity of this drop has been answered:
This watch is now available from a popular AD on eBay. One at auction with a starting price of $500 and two available at an asking price of $1995 or best offer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glycine-Mens-3904-14-66-TB9-L-E-18-Vintage-1953-Limited-42mm-Automatic-GL0157/332666786031?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dce35d74ea6e640de9c1e04b6d9cde91c%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D332666782929%26itm%3D332666786031&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glycine-Mens-3904-14-66-TB9-L-E-18-Vintage-1953-Limited-42mm-Automatic-GL0157/332666782929?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dce35d74ea6e640de9c1e04b6d9cde91c%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D332666782929%26itm%3D332666782929&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
Ironically, make a deal for it there and you'll receive it long before anybody does from this drop.
This watch is now available from a popular AD on eBay. One at auction with a starting price of $500 and two available at an asking price of $1995 or best offer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glycine-Mens-3904-14-66-TB9-L-E-18-Vintage-1953-Limited-42mm-Automatic-GL0157/332666786031?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dce35d74ea6e640de9c1e04b6d9cde91c%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D332666782929%26itm%3D332666786031&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Glycine-Mens-3904-14-66-TB9-L-E-18-Vintage-1953-Limited-42mm-Automatic-GL0157/332666782929?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dce35d74ea6e640de9c1e04b6d9cde91c%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D332666782929%26itm%3D332666782929&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
Ironically, make a deal for it there and you'll receive it long before anybody does from this drop.
Vincent.H
1698
Jun 12, 2018
BarrySHi there, there was a miscommunication with our vendor; we were under the impression that the model would be an exclusive and only released to the general public at a much later date.
For the current Airman Quartz watch we have asked Glycine to make sure the release is at least later than when members receive their products.
Apologies for the confusion.
For the current Airman Quartz watch we have asked Glycine to make sure the release is at least later than when members receive their products.
Apologies for the confusion.
Gamera
53
Aug 10, 2018
ISN'T IT TIME TO SPEND A FEW MINUTES MAKING SURE THE LISTINGS ARE CORRECT BEFORE POSTING?
That was all in caps because it needs attention. Please think about this. If you're trying to make a few thousand dollars in sales, it is important to be clear on what you are selling and that the description is correct. On virtually every Glycine listing, the listing is incorrect and then is gradually corrected. Why not spend a few minutes and get it right the first time and spare yourself all these comments and confusion?
That was all in caps because it needs attention. Please think about this. If you're trying to make a few thousand dollars in sales, it is important to be clear on what you are selling and that the description is correct. On virtually every Glycine listing, the listing is incorrect and then is gradually corrected. Why not spend a few minutes and get it right the first time and spare yourself all these comments and confusion?
Patagonico
36
May 20, 2018
Here you can see the original 1953`s Airman:
[url=https://ibb.co/eXStWT][img]https://preview.ibb.co/em97rT/airman53.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=https://ibb.co/eXStWT][img]https://preview.ibb.co/em97rT/airman53.jpg[/img][/url]
Virgule
343
May 22, 2018
PatagonicoHistory right there. I think that's the first 24 hour watch, or is it the first 24 hour bezel, I can't remember. Glycine applied for a pattent at the time.
Just checked Wiki. First 24 hour rotating bezel.
Just checked Wiki. First 24 hour rotating bezel.
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