Glycine - Red Second - Cushion Case - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Glycine Cushion Case – Manual Wind – Silver Dial with Red Seconds Hand – 33 mm

A characterful vintage Swiss mechanical timepiece, this Glycine combines a compact chromed cushion case with an elegant silver dial and a contrasting red central seconds hand. Its applied baton markers, practical date display and distinctive case shape create an attractive balance of understated dress-watch styling and vintage personality. Supplied with its original Glycine box, it offers an appealing presentation for collectors.

Technical Details

Brand: Glycine

Model: Vintage Cushion Case Date

Case: Chrome-plated cushion-shaped case

Diameter: Approximately 33 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver dial with applied baton hour markers and a fine outer minute track

Hour markers: Silver-toned markers with dark inserts and broader markers at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock

Hands: Slim hour and minute hands with contrasting inserts and a red central seconds hand

Movement: Swiss mechanical movement

Winding: Manual wind

Jewels: 17, as marked on the movement

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date

Calendar: Framed date window positioned at 3 o’clock

Case back: Solid stainless-steel screw-down back

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic dark blue leather strap with an embossed pattern and contrasting blue stitching

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 22 cm

Accessories: Supplied with its original Glycine presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B – Good vintage condition, with signs of wear consistent with age.

The chromed cushion case displays visible scratches, small marks and localised plating wear, particularly around the edges and lugs, where areas of the underlying metal are visible. The stainless-steel case back shows surface scratches and opening marks. The silver dial presents scattered spotting and age-related patina, while the applied markers and hands retain a clearly defined appearance. The acrylic crystal shows visible scratches, including more pronounced marks across its surface. The leather strap displays some creasing, and the original Glycine box shows age-related discolouration and handling wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

The watch’s water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided.

Story & Heritage

Founded by Eugène Meylan in Biel/Bienne in 1914, Glycine has longstanding roots in Swiss watchmaking. Its early focus on small movements reflects a tradition of combining mechanical craftsmanship with carefully considered proportions.

This vintage example expresses that appeal through a compact cushion case whose softly rounded corners frame the circular dial. The broad case surface gives the watch a distinctive silhouette, while the restrained silver dial provides an elegant counterpoint.

The red seconds hand brings a lively accent to the composition, standing out against the pale background and dark marker inserts. A neatly framed date window at 3 o’clock adds everyday practicality without overwhelming the balanced display.

Inside, the manual-wind movement preserves the personal ritual of traditional mechanical timekeeping. Presented with its original Glycine box and paired with a blue leather strap, this watch offers an attractive combination of Swiss heritage, individual design and the visible character of a vintage timepiece.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 227