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Press release, February 2015

AIRMAN "DOUBLE TWELVE" – reduced to the max.

Biel-based watchmaker Glycine has continued its 101-year-old tradition with an addition to its legendary AIRMAN range of pilot's watches by way of the refined "DOUBLE TWELVE" entry-level model.

Those who know Glycine Airman watches will immediately see the typical AIRMAN features in the "DOUBLE TWELVE" – as would be expected from Glycine – because of the unmistakable DNA. The result is a pilot's watch made of stainless steel with excellent clarity of display, a rotating bezel with a second time zone and the hallmark Glycine locking bezel crown at the 4 o'clock setting.

But take a closer look and the revolutionary features of the new "DOUBLE TWELVE" will also become apparent to those really acquainted with the Airman. Like every one of its predecessors, the youngest Airman is a pilot's watch with multiple time zones. It is, however, the first Airman to use the 12-hour display (only) since the launch of the legendary Airman line in 1953.

Producing the watch with a pure 12-hour display for both time zones has allowed Glycine to use the proven and high-precision GL 224 automatic calibre (ETA specification) which is a little less complex and pleasantly reduces the retail price, bringing the watch within the price range of Airman enthusiasts on a slightly lower budget.

"The new "Double Twelve" Airman is built to cater to the needs of pilots and frequent travellers," said Glycine CEO Stephan Lack, "and we have reduced the demands of this target group to the maximum. Two time zones, excellent clarity of display and a much lower price will make this model attractive for new entrants to the market".

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Glycine Watch SA

The 101-year-old traditional company Glycine Watch SA is a renowned specialist in mechanical aviators' and diving watches with sales outlets in over 30 countries. Founded in 1914 by Eugène Meylan, this dynamic Biel/Bienne-based company is headed up today by co-owner Stephan Lack. In 1938, Glycine was one of the first 29 exhibitors at the trade fair in Basel and has not missed one since then.

Baselworld 2015, Hall 1.1, Stand E63.

 

The "Double Twelve" Airman comes in stainless steel with carefully crafted dials in blue, black and red. A book about the Airman is also included as a gift with each purchase, fondly and coherently recounting the full Airman story.

This charismatic pilot's watch is bound to be met with great interest among watch lovers who have a preference for buying non-mainstream products.

AIRMAN "DOUBLE TWELVE", Ref. 3938.XXX, Cal No. GL 224

• 3 hands, rotating bezel with additional 12-hour display

• Decorative movement • Water-resistant to 20 ATM • Stainless steel casing, 40 mm diameter • Screw-lock crown for 3 o'clock setting • Locking bezel crown for 4 o'clock setting • Anti-reflective sapphire glass with date • Screw-fitted back with sapphire glass • Worldwide 2-year warranty