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Glycine Doctor's Style Wristwatch, Caliber Felsa 465

Partially verified

This vintage Glycine mechanical wristwatch dates from the 1950s and presents a doctor's style dial layout. According to the seller, it is powered by a manual-wind Glycine Watch Co. 17-jewel caliber Felsa 465 movement equipped with Incabloc shock protection. The stainless steel case measures 30.4 mm in diameter with an 18 mm lug width and features a fixed bezel. The champagne dial displays Arabic numerals, dagger indexes, and a prominent inner seconds chapter ring with central hands, fitted with a brown two-piece leather strap.

Dial and front case view of the Glycine wristwatch with inner seconds track and leather strap
Dial and front case view of the Glycine wristwatch with inner seconds track and leather strap — SECOND HAND HOROLOGY. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Doctor's style wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Glycine Watch Co.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-3315
Source-reported date
1950s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
A20256

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Dating

This vintage Glycine mechanical wristwatch is described by the seller as a 'doctor's style' watch and is dated to the 1950s.

The case back is engraved with various specifications and the serial number A20256.

Evidence for this section
  • “it is a vintage Glycine mechanical wristwatch dated from the 1950's.”
  • “Case Back Signed: Glycine Swiss Made Stainless Steel Antimagnetic Waterproof Incabloc A20256”

Dial and Visual Features

The timepiece features a champagne-colored dial with Arabic numerals and dagger-style indexes.

The dial includes an inner seconds track and a sweep-second hand, which the seller notes characterizes the 'doctor's style' layout.

Evidence for this section
  • “This watch still has the original champagne dial with silver Arabic Numerals, silver dagger/dauphine indexes”
  • “On the dial you can see the inner second track that together with the second-hand make this watch to look like a doctors watch.”

Mechanism and Construction

The movement is identified as a manual-wind Glycine Watch Co. caliber Felsa 465 with 17 jewels.

The stainless steel case measures 30.4 mm in diameter with a lug width of 18 mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual wind watch with an original Glycine Watch Co. movement, caliber FELSA 465, 17 jewels”
  • “Case Diameter: 30.4”
  • “Lug Width: 18”

Open research questions

  • Is the 'doctor's style' classification a specific historical model designation or a descriptive categorization of the dial layout?
  • What is the intended function of the 'inner seconds track' on this specific dial configuration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Glycine Doctor's Style Wristwatch, Caliber Felsa 465
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement CaliberFelsa 465“caliber FELSA 465, 17 jewels”
Jewel Count17 Jewels“Seventeen 17 Jewels Cal. F 465 Swiss”
Case Diameter30.4 mm“Case Diameter: 30.4”
Case MaterialStainless steel“all in stainless steel”
Case Back MarkingA20256“Case Back Signed: Glycine Swiss Made Stainless Steel Antimagnetic Waterproof Incabloc A20256”
Lug Width18 mm“Lug Width: 18”
Case Thickness11 mm“Case Thickness: 11”
Lug-to-Lug Distance38 mm“Case Lug to Lug: 38”

Visible details

  • Light-toned champagne dial exhibiting light aging and patina.
  • Printed with 'GLYCINE' below the upper track and '17 JEWELS INCABLOC' above 6 o'clock.
  • Prominent circular inner seconds track with Arabic numerals marked at 5-second intervals.
  • Stainless steel case with straight lugs and fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock.
  • Fitted to a dark brown leather strap with reddish-brown contrast stitching.

Research qualifications

  • The movement interior and case back markings are reported by the source but not visible in the provided image.
  • Historical water resistance and antimagnetic qualities are seller-reported markings that cannot be guaranteed in vintage condition.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vintage GLYCINE Doctors Watch Style 17 Jewels FELSA 465 Swiss Made Wri – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 15a567e399

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