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watches22 days ago•15 min saved

Timex Expands Waterbury Heritage Line with First Automatic Day-Date and New Pan Am GMT

Timex has launched three new automatic watches in its Waterbury Heritage line, marking the first time the collection features an automatic day-date complication. The lineup includes two 39mm models with the Miyota 8205 movement and a 41.5mm Pan Am collaboration featuring a Seiko NH34 GMT movement. Priced between $449 and $579, these releases expand the brand's affordable mechanical offerings with enamel dials and exhibition casebacks.

via Notebookcheck|

#automatic-watch #miyota-movement #pan-am

world3 months ago•192 min saved

Pan Am Clipper Endeavor Recovered 74 Years After 1952 Puerto Rico Crash

A naval/aviation search team with the Discovery Channel found the Pan Am plane Clipper Endeavor resting in two pieces about 2,000 feet under the Caribbean Sea off Puerto Rico, 74 years after it crashed in 1952 during a San Juan–New York flight that left 52 of 64 on board dead; the site is being protected, a memorial is being sought, and Discovery will feature the find in an upcoming Expedition Unknown episode.

via CNN|

#aircraft-wreckage #clipper-endeavor #expedition-unknown

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

Pan Am Revives Golden Age with 2025 Special Flight

Pan Am, the iconic airline that ceased operations in 1991, will make a brief return in June 2025 with a special 12-day private jet trip from New York City, stopping at historic destinations like Bermuda, Lisbon, and London. The exclusive "Tracing the Transatlantic" itinerary costs $59,950 per person.

via CNN|

#aviation #luxury-travel #nostalgia

travel3 years ago•9 min saved

The Rise and Fall of Pan Am: Glamorous Flight Attendants in the Sky

Former Pan Am flight attendants reflect on their glamorous careers and the unique experiences they had while working for the iconic airline. From jetsetting around the world to meeting celebrities and witnessing historical events, these flight attendants cherished their time with Pan Am. After the airline folded, they found new paths in various fields, including education, acting, law, writing, and entrepreneurship. Despite the end of an era, the spirit of Pan Am lives on through organizations and individuals dedicated to preserving its legacy.

via CNN|

#aviation-history #career-transitions #flight-attendants