Askania Pilot's Watch - Technically Robust Masterpiece

ASKANIA was founded in Berlin in 1871 and was known for producing state-of-the-art precision instruments for the navy, observatories, research and expeditions. Initially, the focus was primarily on the production of equipment for shipping. With the invention of the aircraft in the early 1920s, attention was also paid to wrist watches and altimeters. ASKANIA's on-board and wristwatches were accompanied by Elly Beinhorn on their record-breaking flights. Later even the film industry from ASKANIA was supplied with film screening and cinema equipment. In 2006, the brand was revived with the aim to produce high-quality, mainly mechanical wristwatches in Berlin.

The watch presented here is a tribute to the record flying of Elly Beinhorn. A technical, very robust masterpiece.

Technical Facts:

Producer and Model:

• Brand: Askania
• Producer: Askania AG, Berlin
• Model: Askania Taifun, Reference TAI-5005

Movement:

• Automatic movement caliber Askania 2064 (based on ETA 2824)
• 25 jewels
• 28.800 A/h
• Power reserve: ca. 40 h
• Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep second and date

Case:

• Material: hardened stainless steel 316L, rotating bezel, screwed crown
• Diameter: 48 mm
• Height: 16 mm
• Glass: both side non-reflecting sapphire crystal
• Case back: Stainless steel with sapphire crystal window
• Water-resistant: 5 ATM

Dial:

• Type: pilot
• Color: black
• Numbers: arabic numbers with Superluminova
• Hands: black, with Superluminova, red second hand

Strap:

• Material: Stainless steel
• Color: stainless steel
• Width: 24 mm
• Clasp: signed and secured deployment buckle

The original box and all papers are included as well!

The shipment costs from Germany to the US is for standard shipment (insured, registered mail, may take up to 14 days). Faster shipment with DHL, UPS or Fedex is possible, please ask for price as additional fees for express shipping might apply.

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