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Topic: Pete Conrad's space-flown Glycine watch
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JohnPaul56
Member Posts: 225
From: Montclair, NJ, USA
Registered: Apr 2010
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posted 01-18-2020 09:43 AM
  
Are there any close-up images of the Glycine airman watch Pete Conrad wore on Gemini 5, 11, and Apollo 12?I've seen the images from the Gemini 5 recovery showing Conrad with Gordon Cooper on the deck of the carrier, but most of the images are blurry at best. I'd like to find pictures of the actual watch, model and reference number. |
Philip
Member Posts: 6103
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-19-2020 04:02 AM
I never noticed Conrad wearing the Glycine Airman wristwatch on Apollo 12! |
JohnPaul56
Member Posts: 225
From: Montclair, NJ, USA
Registered: Apr 2010
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posted 01-23-2020 06:04 AM
I believe you may be right about Apollo 12, but he definitely wore a different, second timepiece besides the Speedmaster. Check out the image of Conrad and Cooper in the white room prior to entering the Gemini 5 spacecraft, and two recovery photos of Conrad and Gordon after Gemini 11. |
328KF
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Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-23-2020 09:35 AM
You may have seen this blog already in the course of your research, but if not, it's a pretty comprehensive photo documentation of Conrad's Glycine. No information on the exact model, etc. Some additional information on the movement can be found here. 1960's were the most successful years for Glycine with the Airman military dials and 12-hour dials. The Airman watches switched to A.Schild movements (caliber 1700 and then 1903) with crosshatch crown and compressor snap-back case. And from here: 1960-67 Airmen are casing A.Schild 1700/01 movement.Airman 'Special' 17 Jewels, Airman 25 Jewels. The price of the Airman Special at this time is USD 79,20 for AOPA members and USD 88,00 for non-members. Airman with 25 Jewels is retailed for USD 96,80 for AOPA members, USD 121,00 for non-members. (AOPA is the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.) This last site has a wealth of information, photos, and old ads that might help to match the model. |
Philip
Member Posts: 6103
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-24-2020 10:32 AM
Also check: Moon Watch Universe.
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MartinAir
Member Posts: 84
From:
Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 07-25-2021 03:16 PM
Seems like Gordo Cooper wore Glycine Airman as well, no? |
MOL
Member Posts: 146
From: Los Angeles, CA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 07-25-2021 08:23 PM
Nope - what you see Cooper wearing there is a Bulova Accutron Astronaut which by the way was the first battery powered watch in space! |
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