Glycine Airman SST "Pumpkin" Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1969
Maker / issuer
GlycineThis 1969 Glycine Airman SST, nicknamed "Pumpkin", is a stainless steel 24-hour pilot's watch featuring a 41.5mm tonneau-shaped case. Designed for the jet age, it incorporates an internal orange 24-hour rotating bezel.
The dial is divided into a gray AM half and a black PM half, with a date window positioned at 6 o'clock. Tritium luminescent markers show a creamy yellow patina. It is powered by an automatic mechanical movement that has been recently serviced. The watch is paired with its original Glycine SST flat-link steel bracelet. The case back displays an engraving of a supersonic transport aircraft. This specific timepiece is presented as a functional vintage example of the SST (SuperSonic Transport) model introduced in 1967.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1969
- Type
- 24-hour pilot's watch
- Maker
- Glycine
- Model
- Airman SST (Pumpkin)
- Bracelet
- Original flat-link steel
- Movement
- Automatic
- Luminescence
- Tritium
- Case diameter
- 41.5 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Glycine
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 41.5mm tonneau-shaped stainless steel case that retains its original factory dimensions and bevelling. A distinctive feature is the internal rotating 24-hour bezel finished in a bright orange color, which serves as the origin of its 'Pumpkin' nickname. The dial uses a 24-hour display architecture, bifurcated into a gray section for AM and a black section for PM hours. The hour markers consist of tritium-based luminescence, which has aged to a creamy yellow patina. A date window is located at the 6 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Internal 24-hour rotating bezel with orange finish • Tonneau-shaped stainless steel case • Dial split into contrasting gray and black sections for AM/PM indication • Cross-hatch pattern on the winding crown
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is driven by an automatic mechanical movement. The source reports that the movement has been recently serviced, confirming it provides functional timekeeping accuracy. Functional elements include the internal rotating bezel, which allows for secondary time zone tracking, and the 24-hour hand configuration designed to distinguish day from night during long-haul flight operations.
- Historical Context and Condition
- The Glycine Airman SST, with SST denoting SuperSonic Transport, was launched in 1967. The case back features an original factory engraving of an SST aircraft. The exterior of the case shows signs of wear consistent with previous use. The original flat-link stainless steel bracelet is also noted to have minor stretching and usage marks, yet it remains in good condition. No original packaging or documentation accompanies this watch.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition of tritium luminescence on hands noted as having minor losses and signs of restoration
- Research required: Exact serial or reference numbers not provided in the source text