The house
Glycine Watch SA is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1914 in Biel/Bienne, where its headquarters and manufacturing remain. Its recorded history includes mass-produced automatic watches in 1930, vacuum-sealed cases in 1959, and the Glycine Airman, a watch built to track two 24-hour time zones.
What it makes
Glycine Watch SA makes watches in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The house dates to 1914 and remains based in the city where it began.
What is known on the wrist
The Glycine Airman is recorded as the first watch capable of tracking two 24-hour time zones. It has been used in commercial and military aviation and in spaceflight.
Starting with the house
A first look at Glycine begins with its Swiss origin, its 1914 founding, and its continued base in Biel/Bienne. The available record does not set out a current model list or buying process.
Strengths
Glycine's history includes mass-produced automatic watches released in 1930. Its 1959 vacuum-sealed cases were developed for greater durability and water resistance.
The Airman gives the house a clear aviation and dual-time focus, with recorded use by United States Air Force pilots and astronaut Pete Conrad.
Catches
Buyers looking for those details need information beyond this record.
The record describes the Airman's aviation and space use but gives no current production or availability details.
Pricing
No prices are provided.
Who it suits
- Buyers interested in Swiss watchmaking history
- People drawn to aviation watches and dual-time displays
- Readers comparing established Swiss watch houses
Who should look elsewhere
- You need a confirmed current owner or model catalog
- You want published prices and present-day specifications
Worth knowing
- Swiss house founded in 1914 and still based in Biel/Bienne
- Airman tracks two 24-hour time zones
- History includes automatic watches made at mass-production scale
- Vacuum-sealed cases developed in 1959
Before you buy
- Current models and prices are not provided
- No present-day specifications or availability details are given
The short of it
Glycine suits a buyer who wants a Swiss mechanical-watch maker with a documented aviation history. The Airman is the clearest point of interest, especially for someone drawn to reading two 24-hour time zones. The house also has an early automatic-watch milestone and a case-making development tied to water resistance. This page cannot establish today's owner, current references, or what any watch costs, so those questions should be settled before a purchase.
What buyers ask
Where is Glycine Watch SA from?
Glycine is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1914 in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Its headquarters and manufacturing remain there.
What is Glycine known for?
Its recorded history includes mass-produced automatic watches in 1930, vacuum-sealed cases in 1959, and the Glycine Airman dual-24-hour-time-zone watch.
What is the Glycine Airman?
The Airman is described as the first watch capable of tracking two 24-hour time zones. It has been used in aviation and spaceflight.
Who used the Glycine Airman?
Recorded examples include United States Air Force pilots during the Vietnam War and astronaut Pete Conrad on the Gemini 5 and Gemini 11 spaceflights.
Is Glycine still based in Switzerland?
Yes. Glycine's headquarters and manufacturing remain in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.
Who owns Glycine today?
The available facts do not state Glycine's current owner. For broader context, see [[list:swiss-watch-brands|Swiss watch brands]].
Where can I compare Glycine with other houses?
You can place it alongside other entries in [[list:all-watch-brands|watch brands A to Z]].
