Glycine (watch)
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Glycine Watch SA, or simply Glycine (/ˈɡlaɪsiːn/ ⓘ), is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1914 in Biel/Bienne (BE), Switzerland, where its manufacturing and headquarters remain today. In 1930, Glycine released the first mass-produced automatic watches, and in 1959, it developed vacuum-sealed cases, allowing for more durable and water-resistant timepieces. The Glycine Airman, the first watch capable of tracking two 24-hour time zones, has been used extensively in commercial and military aviation, as well as in spaceflights; notable examples include its use by United States Air Force pilots during the Vietnam War and astronaut Pete Conrad during the Gemini 5 and Gemini 11 spaceflights.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
Industry | Watchmaking |
Founded | 1914; 110 years ago (1914) in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland |
Founder | Eugène Meylan |
Headquarters | Ring 18 CH-2502 Biel/Bienne Switzerland 47.141791°N 7.246484°E / 47.141791; 7.246484 |
Area served | Worldwide |
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Products | Watches |
Parent | Invicta Watch Group |
Website | glycine-watch.ch |