Glycine Watch Repair & Airman Service

How you service a Glycine, founded in Switzerland in 1914, depends mostly on its age: modern pieces go to the brand, vintage Airmans to a specialist.

Modern Glycine service

Glycine, owned by the Invicta Watch Group since 2016, gives every watch a 2-year international warranty against manufacturing defects and says it operates a single authorized service center for all official repairs. Its service link goes to the International Watch Service Center (IWSC), which works by mail. Shipping and evaluation fees may apply.

Vintage Glycine Airman service

On the Airman, an unusual hacking mechanism stops the watch with a small wire at the 24 o'clock position, and collectors describe its parts as very hard to find. Movements vary by era, with Felsa calibers reported in 1950s pieces and the A. Schild 2063 in 1970s pieces. Collectors advise: find a watchmaker who has serviced Airmans before you buy one, not after.

Before you ship, ask

• Have you serviced this Airman movement before?
• If the hacking lever or wire is worn, can you repair or remake it?
• Will you keep the original dial, hands and bezel untouched?
• Will I get a written estimate before work starts?
• Are you authorized by Glycine for service, and where does that show on Glycine's own website?
• Will the work be done on site, or sent elsewhere? If it is sent on, where does it go, and does the quote add a fee on top of the service center's charge?

Providers on this page were researched against our Standard at the time they were listed and are rechecked periodically. Details can change between checks, so confirm terms, pricing and turnaround directly with the provider before sending your watch.

Sources: Glycine warranty and service, IWSC Glycine service, Invicta Watch Group (Wikipedia), Omega Forums: Airman movements and repairs.