Show us your Glycine Airman!

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Vinz Clortho

·Apr 13, 2026

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I struggled to find someone in the US. I was on Jim's list but he had told me it was very long.

I approached another watchmaker but they did not want to work on the watch.

I am sure there is someone out there though...

Beautiful watch! I'm always surprised they are not more in demand.

My guess is the demand has dampened as the size being 36mm, which was normal/large size during the time period. But with modern standards what they are, many write this off because of the size. Find the vintage aspect/size part of the charm and character with a piece like this.

 

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Dr.Sascha

·Apr 16, 2026

Cheekily, here's its cousin, the rare and lovely Glycine Combat 645.

 

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pdxleaf

·Apr 16, 2026·In Art We Trust

Vinz Clortho

So if I have it correct, Jim owned Nevada Watch Repair. From reading through the interview, sounds like he worked alone (or did he have anyone working with him?) Did anyone take over the business? Or am I missing something?

Yes, Jim owned NWR. In the last few years, he was training an assistant. The assistant was going to finish the jobs in progress and then shut it down. The parts and tools were to be distributed to other watchmakers and collectors.

Here is an interview with Jim. Notice his "Wage Peace" button. Jim was the head of the Baháʼí faith in his area and a very quiet and peaceful soul. This is an interesting interview from his past but doesn't reflect all of who he was, and certainly not who he became. He wasn't ashamed of it, but didn't mention it unless asked.

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river rat

·Apr 29, 2026

Too bad Jim has passed. He serviced my Glycine Airman that was missing the hack wire did a great job. I hope his service on it last will be afraid to let another watchmaker touch it. He also did work on my Benrus type 2 issued diver once. Sounds like he had an interesting life. Cancer a bitch been dealing with it myself it's all about catching it early wished they found it early on Jim.

 

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Janne2000

·Jun 1, 2026

 

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Spanakopita

·Jun 13, 2026

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Jun 13, 2026

Rare 12 on Top dial. Currently getting mine serviced and new crystal installed.

Know one of the Jewelers I've dealt with in the past, big accutron guy as well. Mentioned I need a service on it and he uses a local watchmaker who has experience working on them especially with the hacking wire. Assured me through numerous conversations he's qualified.

Praying to the Lord Almighty all goes well and will report back once it's back.

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Jul 9, 2026

Got this back today from a local watchmaker who did a great job with the service. Located in St. Louis, MO if anyone's looking for a in the US to get their Airman serviced.

 

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septentrio

·Aug 4, 2026

I have a mid 60s example on the way that I will be able to show here in a few weeks.
These remain extraordinary watches.

 

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elephantcage

·Aug 10, 2026

I have one much like this, but it has "automatique" on the dial. And the dial is not as pretty as this one, but it keeps great time and hacks after I learned how to make that fix with the wire, got the part, and serviced the movement. My eyes are not what the used to be.

 

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