Product code: Airrain Type 20 Men's Pilots Watch factory 43mm Men's 202201411
Airrain Type 20 Men's Pilots Watch 43mm Men's 202201411 Excellent condition with case In the 1950s, the French army's airborne division (ALAT) needed a new, chronomatically precise time keeping instrument for their pilots. This Type 20 had to include a hand-wound column wheel, a flyback function, and countdown bezel. The unique flyback feature offered pilots a shortcut: They could reset the chronograph hand with one push of a button, instead of a combination of three. This allowed them to directly start timing a new event, without the lag of pushing two more buttons. Up in the air at high speeds, this made a crucial difference. Features: 43 mm diameter case Tan dial with luminescent indexes and hands Hand-wound mechanical movement 35+ hour power reserve Max. deviation of 8 seconds a factory day The capacity to endure running, stopping and resetting the chronograph more than 300 times without causing problems to the movement. One of seven selected watch brands who could produce this sophist.
Airrain Type 20 Men's Pilots Watch 43mm Men's 202201411 Excellent condition with case In the 1950s, the French army's airborne division (ALAT) needed a new, chronomatically precise time keeping instrument for their pilots. This Type 20 had to include a hand-wound column wheel, a flyback function, and countdown bezel. The unique flyback feature offered pilots a shortcut: They could reset the chronograph hand with one push of a button, instead of a combination of three. This allowed them to directly start timing a new event, without the lag of pushing two more buttons. Up in the air at high speeds, this made a crucial difference. Features: 43 mm diameter case Tan dial with luminescent indexes and hands Hand-wound mechanical movement 35+ hour power reserve Max. deviation of 8 seconds a factory day The capacity to endure running, stopping and resetting the chronograph more than 300 times without causing problems to the movement. One of seven selected watch brands who could produce this sophist.