This watch is an automatic timepiece, numbered and produced in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. It is brand new and has never been worn. It bears the number 0237/1000. It comes with its international certificate of authenticity. In December 2020, this watch sold for 2,035 CHF (Swiss Francs), equivalent to 2,224 Euros today. This Glycine Airman comes with a military-style wooden case, a distinctive feature that evokes the brand’s history. This wooden box is considered a historical reference and a collector’s item, offering greater nostalgic value than standard cardboard boxes. Users and retailers confirm that this limited edition model, produced around 2019–2021, typically includes this original accessory. This watch is entirely inspired by the original 1953 Airman No. 1 model. The Glycine Airman 40 No. 1 Cream GMT Limited Ref. GL0164 is based on the original and famous 1953 watch. It features a lovely cream-white dial and a unique red date window visible through a domed acrylic crystal, doing things the Glycine way. Crafted from 316L stainless steel, the Airman 40 No. 1 Cream GMT is nostalgic yet boasts a distinctive vintage aesthetic. Its classic aviator-style case measures 40 mm in diameter and 12 mm in thickness for unmatched comfort on all wrist sizes. The slim lugs with a 49 mm lug-to-lug length help the watch wrap around the wrist with glamour, like a pair of gloves. Glycine’s Aviator collection is historically based on their 1950s instrument watches. This particular model is designed after the Airman No. 1 watch (same reference name) from the very first 1950s edition; it is a faithful reproduction. Entirely hand-finished and manufactured in Switzerland, the watch features a satin-finished top and highly polished sides, a hallmark of Glycine’s quality. The transitions between the brushed and polished surfaces are very well defined. The bezel is faithful to the 1950s Airman design through and through, featuring the 24-hour bezel characteristic of the original Airman. Furthermore, the only way to rotate it is by operating the locking mechanism retained on the knurled screw-down crown at the 4 o’clock position on the case. Once unlocked, the friction bezel can rotate in both directions. It’s a truly pure and charming piece of 1950s technology. The crown at 3 o’clock features all the necessary adjustments for time, date, and GMT. The Airman 40 No. 1 Cream GMT Ref. GL0164 has remained faithful to the original, featuring a domed acrylic crystal, which gives it a certain charm that a sapphire crystal can never match. Glycine has brought all the elements of the 1950s to the Airman 40 No. 1 Cream GMT Ref. GL0164 without altering the cream-white dial. It features a 24-hour scale on the outer ring, and with a double 24-hour marking on the inner dial, it allows you to track up to three different time zones. The hour markers and hands, filled with a generous amount of C1 SuperLuminova, provide superb glow in the dark. This Airman has been upgraded with a Glycine GL293 automatic movement, which is essentially an ETA 2893-2 / SW330, operating at 28,800 bph (4 Hz). It features 25/26 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve. With this movement, the Airman adopts a more modern time-reading style by advancing the main hour hand approximately twice a day, with a slender GMT hand providing 24-hour tracking. The Airman comes with a black leather strap bearing the Glycine logo, as well as on the buckle. The Glycine Airman 40 No. 1 Cream Limited GMT Ref. GL0164 offers exceptional value given the watch’s history and construction. The original Airman finish on the case gives it a military/aeronautical look that perfectly matches the first original Airman No. 1 model from the 1950s, evoking a genuine sense of nostalgia. It radiates its origins in the cockpits of many commercial aircraft of the era. The Airman embodies the Glycine philosophy defined by Mr. Eugène Meylan in 1953. This line of robust and captivating watches is designed for harsh conditions of wear and use. Glycine is recognized as one of the pioneers of watchmaking for pilots and frequent travelers. Beginning in 1953, Glycine began production of the Airman, a watch that became legendary for introducing multi-time zone watches to the market. Glycine is credited with the Gemini 5 and Apollo 12 flights in 1965 and 1969; during both missions, astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad wore a Glycine Airman on his wrist. Insured package delivered with signature required Shipping to Europe only