Airman Vintage V- how many owners here?

[wemedge]

What #s are here on this forum. How about an unofficial "registry"?

So far I've seen #61, #125, #70 here.

sound off! :-)

wemedge

Just for fun- here is an unofficial tabulation from the posts below so far:

nvx_d (damien) #2
johnlennonsbug #10
horric88 #18
johnliley #33.
TurboPhil #55.
Dennis Smith #57
marcadrian #61
Dave E #70
Justice #85
jo.st: #125
Zennmaster: #132

[Dennis Smith]

I used to have one. I think it was #58. The "V" was the best looking watch I ever owned. By far the prettiest...on the level with the Cosmonaute. The detail work on it was spectacular, and not evident on most photos of the watch. Alas, 36mm was just too small for me.

I'm getting an SST06. Hopefully its 44mm won't be too large.

Glycine!....Start making more 40-42mm Airmans!! ;-)

[Tim got his boots back]

I couldn't agree more. I was particularly impressed with the Vintage V and made some inquiries here before the great meltdown of February. As I have a 7.5 inch wrist which sometimes swells to 7 3/4 inches, the 36mm is just way too small. I have a Citizen eco-drive promaster tough which is 39mm across and it looks small at times.

I would love to see Glycine make the vintage V or even a remake of the original 50's - 60's style airman in a 42mm size or even a 44mm. My Sinn U2 is 44mm and looks perfect on my wrist.

I do like the 12 noon on top though. I think this is more practical and easier to read.

cheers.

[Zennmaster]

I ordered mine yesterday from redfingerprint.com, keeping fingers crossed for safe delivery.

What #s are here on this forum. How about an unofficial "registry"?

So far I've seen #61, #125, #70 here.

sound off! :-)

wemedge

#132 present and accounted for!

I agree that the Vintage V is the best looking execution of any 24-hour watch that I have seen. That said, I find that if I know I'm going somewhere where quickly telling time is important, I'll take my "purist" modified MLV, which is incredibly easy to read, and 42mm.

At 6.75 inches at the wrist, the V is about as small as I can go before it starts to look funny.

Then again, the iriginal Airman was 36mm, and all the issued watches from WWII (on the allied side at least) were 36mm or less. I can't imagine telling a Paratrooper in Norandy that he looked silly because of his tiny watch!

I figure I'll keep the Vintage V until it's time to pass it on to my daughter (she's currently 10 months old, and I figure it'll make a good gift when she gets her pilot's licence!).

And by the way, is the watch in question the Vintage "vee" or the Vintage "five"? I've only dealt with it in text form:-).

Enjoy!

-Michael

[jo.st]

Great idea!

#125 is owned by me (jo.st) and is located in Göteborg, Sweden.

I can post pictures to prove it. ;-)

rgds,
/joakim

[Dave E]

Yep, number 70 is mine! Beautiful little watch, and very accurate (plus I love the 12 on top layout). I was just thinking that I might get it out to wear tomorrow...

[jo.st]

And by the way, is the watch in question the Vintage "vee" or the Vintage "five"? I've only dealt with it in text form:-).


My guess is V as in Roman numeral five, the "V" on the dial has "notches". Further more I would assume that this is the fifth generation, or fifth model of this size?

Is Andree och John around? They can most of the time make qualified guesses or even have the answer. ;-)

Had my Airman 8 today, will wear my Vintage V as this weeks friday watch.

rgds,
/joakim

[Dave E]

And here's No. 70, wearing it as my Friday watch:

http://www.davidevans.plus.com/Watches/Glycine/VintageVWrist2.JPG

[rgp]

I wanted to be an owner of the Vintage V and the Airman Special...except one was too small and one was too big.

I really wish Glycine would issue these watches in a 40-42 mm size.

Richard

[wemedge]

Got mine today! picked it up at Fedex...

085/150.

I've just adjusted and am wearing it on the rubber strap. I like it a lot, except on mine there is a bit of play on the rotating bezel even after I tighten the adjustment crown. Anyone else have this problem on theirs?

Other than that, it is a nice watch.

wmedge.

[jo.st]

Got mine today! picked it up at Fedex...

085/150.

I've just adjusted and am wearing it on the rubber strap. I like it a lot, except on mine there is a bit of play on the rotating bezel even after I tighten the adjustment crown. Anyone else have this problem on theirs?

Other than that, it is a nice watch.

wmedge.

wmedge, congrats to your new watch and welcome along as a Airman owner!

I have the same problem. I find it helps to align or ajust the piece of metal between the screw and the bezel. That locking piece is not always in the right position. Hope this helps.

rgds,
/joakim

[wemedge]

wmedge, congrats to your new watch and welcome along as a Airman owner!

I have the same problem. I find it helps to align or ajust the piece of metal between the screw and the bezel. That locking piece is not always in the right position. Hope this helps.

rgds,
/joakim

Joakim, thanks for the tip. It helps.

I also ended up carefully popping off the bezel and lining the inside of the bezel with a strip of electrical tape. It eliminates the play in
the bezel and gives it a nice resistance when turning it.

regards,
wemedge

[jo.st]

I also ended up carefully popping off the bezel and lining the inside of the bezel with a strip of electrical tape.


How did you do to pop of the bezel?

/joakim

[wemedge]

How did you do to pop of the bezel?

/joakim

I did it by inserting my swiss army blade lengthwise between the bezel and the case and gently twisting it. The bezel came off easily on mine. I did it very carefully, so no marks. If you wrap some plastic around the blade it will also help prevent marking.

When you are finished with it, equal pressure on several edges to pop it back on.

I was a little disappointed with the bezel fit; for a limited edition (or any Glycine), the machining tolerances should have been tighter.

wemedge

[marcadrian]

Hi forum friends, I have # 61 and love the watch, it is perfect for my size, I have a small wrist. I do have a huge complaint about the green rubber strap, it is unbereable to wear as the way it is designed, it pushes the buckle against your wrist and makes it painful to wear, so i substituted the band for a nice leather band.

I find it a really great design an so easy to wear.

cheers.

[johnliley]

I have #33.

JL

[johnlennonsbug]

And I have #10. The dial is a little difficult to read with my glasses on, so I'm thinking of getting a larger dial 24.

[TurboPhil]

I just rec'd number 55. It is NEW condition, still had the plastic on the back. While I'm atleast the 3rd owner, I still received both the wood box and the paper box it came in, plus papers, the price tag, and both bands. I probably paid too much, but that's OK:-!

This is the best watch I've ever owned and perfect for my smaller wrist.

Best,

Phil

PS- I have the loose bezel issue too...:roll:

[horric88]

Grretings from Singapore, just got a no: 18 and there is a 144 still on sale. Cheers.

[wemedge]

I've tabulated the replies so far (see first post). I will update as more Vintage V owners sound off!

Thanks for all the replies!|>

wemedge

[marcadrian]

I have this idea that the Vintage V isn't really called Vintage 5, but that the triangle and line that seem to be a V are really a reference to the use of the classic traingular hour marker of the original glicine airman. Maybe I read too many semioticians. Anyone really know?

cheers

marcadrian

[nvx_d]

I have the #002


:silver


Damien

Airman MLV (#271/500)
Airman Vintage (#002/150)

[Zennmaster]

I have the #002


:silver


Damien

Airman MLV (#271/500)
Airman Vintage (#002/150)




Hi Damien, and welcome to the fora and also to the Vintage V club!

I saw your watch at auction on the Bay, it looks like a nice example. Congratulations! I also noticed you got the bracelet, yes?

The same seller was also selling a modern Airman Special (the 46mm version with the blue degrade dial). I was sorely tempted, but alas, the budget was shot:-(:-(:-(...

Anyway, I see you have an MLV as well, which is another of my Airman collection. I actually bought the VV and the MLV at the same time, since I couldn't decide between them (thus shooting the budget:-(:-(:-().

Enjoy!

-Michael

[nvx_d]

Hi Michael

I won this watch on a eBay auction, it came with 4 bracelets (black and brown leather, kaki rubber and steel).

I want to modify my MLV to a "purist". I contacted Falcon watch but I'm still waiting for a responce about the price and delay. Do you have this informations ?

I have also a Bell & Ross type Démineur, but only because I'm Bomb Squad for the gouvernement in France.

Damien

[Zennmaster]

Hi Michael

I won this watch on a eBay auction, it came with 4 bracelets (black and brown leather, kaki rubber and steel).



Right, generally, that would be consdidered a braelet and three straps. The Vintage V normally came from Glycine with just the green rubber and tan leather sraps with signed buckles. I think the steel bracelet that you got was probably from an Airman 8, which is the same case as the Vintage V. In any case, it's a nice addition, especially since my Glycine sources tell me that such a bracelet is nolonger being manufactured.



I want to modify my MLV to a "purist". I contacted Falcon watch but I'm still waiting for a responce about the price and delay. Do you have this informations ?



As a matter of fact, I do. As it turns out, I own what I believe to be the only purist-modified MLV in existance (so far!). I had the mod done by Werner Seigrist at Falcon watch, and it cost me about $150.00 altogether, including shipping and insurance both ways. The tricky part about it is that Glycine does not make an hour hand for the MLV that fits directly onto to GMT spindle, so Werner took an hour hand from an Airman 2000 and simply painted it black. You can see the difference in strong sunlight, but that's about it.


Enjoy!

-Michael

(Vintage V #132/150, MLV 249/500, D24 48/300)

[Dennis Smith]

Yes, I sure did have #58, though i sold it a while ago. Absolutley loved everything about the watch, except a tad too small for my taste.

[wemedge]

Hi damien:

#2 updated on the unofficial Vintage V "Registry" :-!

regards,
wemedge

[jo.st]

I have the #002


:silver


Damien

Airman MLV (#271/500)
Airman Vintage (#002/150)



Welcome aboard Damien!

There is still one NIB Vintage V for sale here in Sweden at a AD/B&M-shop with a net site.
rgds,
/joakim

[Dave E]

Ralf Haffner had one for sale recently (might still have), which is where I got mine, so there are still a few out there in boxes awaiting their first wrist...

[Justice]

I'm looking to buy one of these, new or used.
Does anybody know where I can find one?
Jo.st, I cant find the web site for AD/B&M-shop.
Dave E, how do I get in touch with Ralf Haffner?
:thanks

[jo.st]

Jo.st, I cant find the web site for AD/B&M-shop.


http://www.urtid.com/shop/

Or e-mail Mike at info(a)urtid.com , if you'r in a hurry ;-) phone him : +46 416 24282. He is one hour east of GMT; CET.

If his last Vintage V is gone call the Swedish agent: Tidena Watch +46 31 890100. I can assist as middle man if needed.

rgds,
/joakim

[wemedge]

Justice-

pm'd you.

wemedge

[Dave E]

Dave E, how do I get in touch with Ralf Haffner?
:thanks

www.watch.de

There's one currently in their stock at: http://www.watch.de/cgi-bin/index.pl?lang=2

[Justice]

I am the new custodian of #085.
Thanks Wemedge!
This watch is beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice.

[Zennmaster]

I am the new custodian of #085.



Congratulations, and welcome to the club!

-Michael

[wemedge]

I am the new custodian of #085.
Thanks Wemedge!
This watch is beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice.

Thank you, Justice.

Hard to let it go...enjoy.

wemedge

[Plissken]

Number 25/150! Arrived on Friday. I was so careful with it taking it out of the box, but within 2 minutes, it had a scratch on the bezel! I swear it was physically impossible!! Oh well, it can't be seen unless inspected closely. At least it's the bezel and not the main case. So after playing with it for a day, and trying every possible strap combination, I settled on a grey NATO from Timefactors, which seems to compliment the dial vial well for me. I think the rubber strap was very comfy, but it didn't quite do it for me. NATO isn't the most comfortable, but I'll forgive it because of the looks lol Here are some photos. Overall I'm very happy with the watch. The bezel feels a little flimsy, but it's very practical how one can lock it down. Love the 12 on top and 24 hour time! It was very hard to take pictures of this watch.

<img src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m261/Plissk/Sinn%20157/glyc2.jpg"><br><br>

<img src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m261/Plissk/Sinn%20157/glyc1.jpg">

[Dennis Smith]

Plisken's pics...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m261/Plissk/Sinn%20157/glyc1.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m261/Plissk/Sinn%20157/glyc2.jpg

[jo.st]

Congrats Plissken!

I wanted no. 25 but it was gone when I pulled the trigger. Glad to see it is in good hands and has a good home. :-)

I got no. 125, a good number as well.

rgds,
/joakim

[Plissken]

Hej Joakim

Sorry I beat you to it. 2 Swedes after the same watch! Congrats on number 125! Wear in good health.

I'll post some more pics at some point soon.

Cheers


Patrik

[Dennis Smith]

OK guys,
I bought my old V back again.
#057 (not 058 as I reported earlier).

http://members.aol.com/as355fone/images/butterfly.jpg

http://members.aol.com/as355fone/images/box.jpg

http://members.aol.com/as355fone/images/display.jpg

http://members.aol.com/as355fone/images/bv.jpg

[wemedge]

Dennis:

Record amended!

wemedge

[Justice]

Dennis,
What kind of bracelet is on your Vintage-V in the last picture?

[Dennis Smith]

Hi Justice,
That's a Marathon SAR bracelet with aftermarket 20mm oyster endpieces that I cobbled together to give the watch a different, slightly more chunky look.

[Justice]

Hi Justice,
That's a Marathon SAR bracelet with aftermarket 20mm oyster endpieces that I cobbled together to give the watch a different, slightly more chunky look.

I think we have pretty simular tastes.
I also have a Marathon TSAR with the SS bracelet!

I just got this bracelet from fellow WUS member Backfill. Thanks Phil!
Sorry about the picture. I really need to get a tripod.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1/jake_justice/HPIM1639-1.jpg

[Dennis Smith]

Yes! That looks great!

Here's another pic from yesterday...
The AeroCompax is trying to fit in with the rest of the 12 on top crowd by posing upside down...

http://members.aol.com/as355fone/images/fit2.jpg

[Zennmaster]

Yes! That looks great!

Here's another pic from yesterday...
The AeroCompax is trying to fit in with the rest of the 12 on top crowd by posing upside down...

http://members.aol.com/as355fone/images/fit2.jpg

For -just- a second, you had me! And actually, if you were to put the bracelet on upside-down... After all, your Breitling has the winding crown on the left side... :-)

[Justice]

Well, I've always been a steel bracelet kind of guy, but I just got this Di-modell rally strap...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1/jake_justice/HPIM1726.jpg

Really nice quality and comfy strap. :-!
I think it also gives the Vintage-V a nice sporty look.:gold

[jtsai]

Anyone interested in letting go of their Vintage V or know where there is some remaining NOS? I posted a WTB, but so far no bites.

Cheers, Joe

[jo.st]

Anyone interested in letting go of their Vintage V or know where there is some remaining NOS? I posted a WTB, but so far no bites.

Cheers, Joe

Try Werner Siegrist at www.falconwatch.com (http://www.falconwatch.com), he might have since the his site still has the watch.

Otherwise check http://www.glycine.ch/e/distribution/distribution.e.jsp to find a AD close to you and give them a phone call and/or email. Have seen a Vintage V on fleaBay a while ago.

rgds,
/joakim

[Justice]

The last Vintage-V I saw on ebay was #37 in February.
Sold for $1650 usd.
I don't think there are any left at any of the AD.

[Zennmaster]

Justice - Say it isn't so! Is this you???

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-limited-edition-Glycine-Vintage-V-Vintage-V_W0QQitemZ180113777537QQihZ008QQcategoryZ31387QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If it is, condolences, my brother! :-(

-Michael

[Justice]

Yes that's my watch being sold.
I thought it would be the wise thing to do considering the watch spends most of the time in it's case. I'm just too paranoid about wearing it and scratching a limited edition watch.
Having said that, I've been feeling sick about my decision ever since the auction started. :oops:

[Zennmaster]

Having said that, I've been feeling sick about my decision ever since the auction started. :oops:

I understand...

Let me know if you need someone to shill up the bid;-)...

-Michael

[Dave E]

Always a bummer having to sell :-(

(I went to Prince Rupert for a couple of days years ago, absolutely beautiful part of the world!)

[Justice]

It was a hard decision to sell, but I cancelled the ebay auction and sold it to a fellow Watchuseek member.
At least now I know it's in good hands.

- Jake

[50kopek]

I can sympathise with Justice's sentiments. On the other hand, I am now the very happy owner of #85. I have never spent this much money on a watch, but I have never seen a better looking watch either. I will wear it with pride, but very carefully.
Are there any other owners from the Netherlands here, or can I brag about being the only one?

[bestak]

Hello

i bought one here from WUS Sales corner, i bought it from dibetu :-!
I have the Nr 128 :-d

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3127/airmanvimg0597sk1.jpg

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2479/airmanvimg0598vp9.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/706/airmanvimg0601da7.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7713/airmanvimg0602hj2.jpg

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3427/airmanvimg0603ni9.jpg

[50kopek]

I am looking for a black leather strap for my V. Perhaps something flieger-like with white stitching or something similar to the rally strap in Justice's picture. Any suggestions?

[jo.st]

How about a Di Modell Tornado?

Have this one on my Airman 8. It looks very aviator-ish. :-!

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/images/Di-Modell/Tornado/Tornado-2.jpg
picture nicked from www.watchworx.co.uk (http://www.watchworx.co.uk), without asking...:oops:

It works better on a mid or large wrist, it's almost to long for my matchstick arms. Very cool and different strap.

cheers,
/joakim

[50kopek]

:thanks I'm not sure how to look at that...:-s Looks good, but as you said, it's probably better suited for a larger watch or wrist (mine's pretty small too). I think I may need something a bit simpler.

[snapper seven]

Better make a change to the list...I've just bought #70 from Dave E...and very happy I am too! :-!

SS

[Dave E]

Better make a change to the list...I've just bought #70 from Dave E...and very happy I am too! :-!

SS

Yep, #70 has a new owner, I suspect I'll end up missing it :-(:-)

[snapper seven]

Ha I'm sure you'll find a way to compensate for the loss Dave! ;-)

SS

[Jerry Stamps]

#33 has a new owner, too. Thudguy

[Zennmaster]

Congrats, Jerry!

Knowing how much you enjoy the original Airman, I know how much you enjoy this one as well. Wear it in good health!

-Michael

[wemedge]

Sigh, I feel sad every time I look at this thread...had to sell mine last year and am really missing it....:-(

still have my d-24 and 46mm airman, at least.

wemedge

[gunner]

Very happy new owner of number 125 here. Still deciding what strap/bracelet to put it on...

[jo.st]

Very happy new owner of number 125 here. Still deciding what strap/bracelet to put it on...

Formerly on my wrist. Appears to be in good hands. :-!
I had it on NATO Bond-strap from time to time. They greyishness was a good match to the gray on the dial.

Where is it nowadays, geographically?

/joakim

[gunner]

It made the long trip from Sweden to London over the weekend. How long ago did you sell...?

[jo.st]

It made the long trip from Sweden to London over the weekend. How long ago did you sell...?

IIRC i sold it mid-August. Bought it brand new in October 2005.

/joakim

[wemedge]

Great how we're able to track the various Vs out there to some extent. Once in awhile I see #85 pop up here and there. Always tempted to buy it back. Alas, my pocket book (and my significant other) don't agree with me.

wemedge

[50kopek]

#85 used to be mine (after Wemedge and Justice) and has been sold in November of last year to a gentleman in the US who is not a regular here at WUS. Loved it, but it was time to let it go. And now I really want to get an Airman 18...:think:

[gunner]

I assume #1 is sitting in a vault at Glycine HQ?

Lee

#125