801 Aircraft Special Edition
- Case
- Steel
- Movement
- Manual-winding mechanical Power reserve: 44 h, 18000 variations / hours
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Size
- 42
- Thickness
- 10.5
- Water resistance
- 50
- Reference
- 801-AS
- Price
- 7,865 CHF
Description
The RGM 801-AS Aircraft Special Edition was inspired by the technical layout and colors of the Hamilton and Elgin model 37500 aircraft clocks from World War II. The 801-A brings a look and color contrast that is unique, yet visually appealing. The layout is technical, but still easy to read at a glance. This new special edition includes a hacking second feature, which stops the balance and second hand when setting the watch. Behind the dial is RGM�۪s original in-house American movement: Caliber 801. Inspired by America�۪s great watchmaking history, the 801 has classic American bridge shapes, reminiscent of the Keystone Howard Watch Company�۪s ���Edward Howardï¿½Û model. The unique winding click in inspired by the Illinois Watch Company�۪s ���Illiniï¿½Û model designed by American watchmaker Charles E. DeLong in 1918. The deep mirror polished dish and sunray finish on the winding wheels is similar to those of the Illinois ���Bunn Specialï¿½Û and ���Illiniï¿½Û models. Like the great railroad watches of America�۪s past, all 801 movements are hand built, finished, decorated, and made here in the USA, using 90% American-made parts. The in-house 19 jewel, 18,000 vph watch is housed in a 42mm 3 16L stainless steel brushed pilot-style case. The flat winding crown compliments the pilot aesthetic. �� ��
Supplied by the brand to the GPHG for its entry.