Vintage pics of watches found in Archives (Omega etc.)

JimJupiter · Nov 3, 2021

Hey guys,

I randomly ( was looking for some 1956 Himalaya Lhotse pics 😁) came around these nice shots, of Swissair crew and some of their watches. Some I recognize, some I dont. Maybe you can.

If you have similar pics, feel free to add. Not sure if a similar thread allready exists, but aviation and watches are natural partners, so would be cool to see more.

*click on the pics to enlarge them, they have a pretty big resolution*

Cheers Nico

Very interesting to see a Doxa Diver here 😁

This one looks like a Seiko Jumbo to me.

Looks like a Rolex Submariner

Here I am pretty sure 😉 Enicar Sherpa Jet

Looks like a Glycine Airman to me

No idea, but looks like a regular three hand watch.

This looks interesting. I guess it's a German Flieger watch like Tutima or Hanhart.

No Idea.

No Idea either, but could it be an UG?

No Idea.

That looks like a Rolex GMT Master

Another Glycine Airman (maybe same Pilot as before)

cvalue13 · Nov 3, 2021

JimJupiter
Another Glycine Airman (maybe same Pilot as before)

I don’t *think* this one’s a Glycine. I assume you’re thinking SST? Here’s a pseudo-side-by-side

it sure looks familiar but I can’t place it

JimJupiter · Nov 3, 2021

cvalue13
I don’t *think* this one’s a Glycine. I assume you’re thinking SST? Here’s a pseudo-side-by-side

it sure looks familiar but I can’t place it

Maybe Seiko too?

cvalue13 · Nov 3, 2021

JimJupiter
Maybe Seiko too?

This sure seems like a fit

JimJupiter · Nov 3, 2021

And a few more:

Could be a Breitling Navitimer Chrono.

Thats an interesting one. Looks like the Stewardess wears a watch on a tropic. Enicar had the "Steward" and "Stewardess" for flying personal. Sadly no pic from the front.

Just a normal three hander...but cool racing bracelet I just know from Tissot from this time.

Rectangular watch, several watch companies possible.

Thats a nice one. The Flight officier on the left is wearing a Rolex, at least it looks like a Role bracelet. The Cockpit watch on the right is an Enicar 817 CH (https://enicar101.com/2020/12/07/the-jet-age-enicar-ch817/ )

Unknown Chrono

Unknown Chrono

Tony C. · Nov 3, 2021

Great photos! I'd say the man who is about to dig into his delicious, presumably First-Class dinner, is wearing a Rado.

The bearded pilot (or co-pilot) on the right of one of the color photos is probably wearing a Tissot, based on the case design and bracelet.

deki1908 · Nov 3, 2021

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

JimJupiter · Nov 3, 2021

At least the Management of Swissair was wearing Omega (and Tissot) watches 😁

Looks like a Flightmaster to me

Tissot PR516 Diver

Well, I dont have to explain this watch 😁

YYTIN · Nov 3, 2021

Funny thread 😀 thanks @JimJupiter

cvalue13 · Nov 3, 2021

Great thread - and you have a great eye

Scarecrow Boat · Nov 3, 2021

Thank you for sharing these! I loved this glimpse into this time and seeing these wonderful pieces in action

JimJupiter · Feb 10, 2025

didn't know where to post them, so I edited the title to a bit more generic one.

Omega Speedsonic

Omega Speedmaster MK II (Moustache sur le tournage du film 'Zorro' réalisé par Duccio Tessari à madrid le 8 septembre 1974, Espagne.)

Breitling Navitimer (Lionel Poilâne dans son hélicoptère le 27 octobre 1977 dans les environs de Paris, France)

Enicar Sherpa ultradive (Lino Ventura et Joanna Shimkus sur le tournage du film 'Les Aventuriers' en septembre 1966, à La Ciotat)