Air Force 100 Bausele Airfield Watch
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AIR FORCE 100 AIRFIELD WATCH
Steeped in history
This collector's timepiece, limited to 500 watches, is offered in 3 colourways and includes a limited-edition keyring incorporating an actual piece cut from the Caribou (DHC-4) aircraft A4-208.
The Airfield watch was designed in collaboration with the Australian Air Force, taking inspiration from the official issue RAAF Pilot watches from the 1940s and 1950s, previously commissioned by Jaeger LeCoultre and IWC. The trusted Caribou is embossed on the case back of this designer automatic watch.
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By purchasing this product you are supporting the restoration and preservation of historic RAAF aircraft.
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Pre-order now for delivery by end of March 2021
500 LIMITED EDITION
Limited stock available, priority to Air Force personnel
ENGRAVED NUMBER RESERVATION
Reserve your preferred number upon order (subject to availability)
Exclusive Key Ring
The limited-edition key ring incorporates a piece cut from the Caribou (DHC-4) aircraft A4-208, the rugged and dependable transport airplane used for many decades by RAAF.
Made to last
The unisex designed watch case is made of surgical grade 316L stainless steel.
The Sapphire crystal face can't be scratched or broken.
It has been 70 years since the last RAAF watch collaboration with watch brands IWC and Jaeger LeCoultre and we have built this watch using the same manufacturing techniques as those historical watches.
The original watches are now collector's items worth many times their value.
Clear dial design
The clean look of the dial with "syringe" hands makes it easy to quickly read the time. The hands have super-luminova to glow when its dark.
The Centenary logo makes it exclusive and unique.
The second-hand reflects shape of the Caribou as a counter-weight.
Historic Case Back
The watch back has been embossed with the outline of the Caribou Aircraft.
Features the Broad Arrow next to the limited-edition number.
Each watch is individually numbered.
Australian Air Force Crown
The Australian Air Force Roundel is inserted in the crown at 4H under a crystal.
We have strategically designed the crown at 4H position to make it easy and versatile for active men and women. This way we avoid any restriction of movement on the wrist when a crown is placed at traditionally at 3H.
Innovative Strap
The waterproof strap is made of high-performance recycled PET plastic which has been reinforced for longevity.
Additional straps can be easily interchanged to create a versatile look and function for every occasion.
Colourways
Biege SOLD OUT
The vintage inspired beige dial with black accents is complimented by a beige band.
Black
The black dial and beige vintage inspired accents are complimented by a matching black band.
Blue SOLD OUT
The Air Force inspired blue dial features vintage beige accents and a matching blue band.
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Specifications
FUNCTIONS
Hour / Minute / Second, date at 3H
MOVEMENT
Movement – Japan bi-directional self-winding mechanical
Power reserve – 41+ hours
Vibration – 21,600
Jewel – 24 jewels
DIAL
Metal dial in black, beige and blue.
Super-Luminova coated indexes and hands
CASE
Case diameter 40mm
Material – 316L surgical grade Stainless Steel
Caseback – Screwed in
Water resistance – 10 ATM / 100 metres
Crown – Non screw-locked at 4H
Crystal – Sapphire
STRAP
Lug width – 22mm with quick release CAPSA system
Material – High performance plastic made of recycle PET
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