$1,150
Glycine Airman, No. 699383, made in 1960. Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel military wristwatch with 24 hours dial, two crowns and date. three body, polished, dedicated back, the second crown is to ajust the 24 hours graduated bezel, straight lugs. black with tritium-coated radial Arabic numerals in 24 hours, concentric, in 60 minutes, aperture for the date. "Fleche" tritium-coated skeleton hands. Notes Engraved on the back: "Pat. 314050 and the number". This watch was unofficially used by American Marines, and was one of the most popular models used by An Force pilots. Two models of this watch were produced: one with black dial and the other one with silver dial, both with luminescent numerals and hands. This watch follows the idea and system of the Weems watch by Longines.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-05-13
