Flieger F47-09D Arado SE

The PANZERA Flieger F47-09D DORNIER is a classic German 47mm automatic pilots watch. In 1940, the German Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Imperial Air Ministry) created a specification for a Flieger watch ('Flieger' is German for 'Pilot') for it's pilots to use for timing and navigation during flights. Also known as "Beobachtungsuhren" or "B-Uhren" (observation watches) Two dial types were defined - Baumuster A and Baumuster B. The PANZERA Flieger F47-07D DORNIER is a faithful homage to the Baumuster A design, that was produced from 1940 to January 1941: Large size dial Arabic numerals 1 to 11 Triangle with 2 dots at the 12 o'clock position Highly distinctive diamond shaped crown to enable winding/adjustment whilst wearing flying gloves Hacking movement (the second hand stops when pulling out the crown - essential for precise time setting) This classic Panzera Flieger design is as relevant and functional today is it was over 70 years ago, and remains popular with pilots, aviators and aviation fans around the world The PANZERA Flieger F47-07D Dornier has a 47mm diameter (excluding crown) and 13mm thick 316L stainless steel case, with an IP Rose gold finish. The movement is a nicely decorated PZ-2BA0 automatic with 22 jewels, date function and 40 hour power reserve that can be admired through the exhibition display case back. Accuracy is excellent at +/-10 seconds/day The beautifully clear black dial has crisp white Arabic numerals and index, power reserve sub-dial at the 12 o'clock position and seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position. Hands, index and numerals are treated with long-lasting lume, making the watch highly usable at night time The distinctive diamond shaped crown at the 3 o'clock position is faithful to the original Flieger design and is a screw down design, that helps provide water resistance of 50 metres / 5 ATM / 165 feet