Hotta will release “356.EURO FLIEGER.III” (356. EURO FLIEGER III) in December as a new watch brand “JIN”. The quantity is limited to 100, a Japan-only model. It is a mechanical wristwatch and the price is 440,000 yen.
The “Eurofreeger” series is a pilot chronograph that uses the yellow color for hands and indexes, which is used for the onboard clock made of gin mounted on the Eurocopter deployed by the NATO military. The first was “356.EURO FLIEGER” in 2000, and the second was “356.EURO FLIEGER.II” in 2007.
This time, the 3rd edition follows the same compact case with a case diameter of 38.5 mm with a sand matte finish, and a design that lays out the chronograph’s 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter sub-dials in the maximum size. there is
On the other hand, a small second hand (the second hand of the time mounted on the sub-dial), which has never existed before, is mounted at the 3 o’clock position, and this sub-dial has a yellow fluorescent paint that glows under the black light mounted in the Eurocopter cockpit. It has been subjected.
Jin 356.EURO FLIEGER.III, 440,000 yen.Limited to 100 in Japan
In addition, the hands and indexes are painted in luminous Super-LumiNova yellow, which improves visibility in general dark places. Until the second edition of Eurofreeger, the hands and indexes were coated with fluorescent paint that glows under black light, and did not emit light in general dark places.
Left: Luminescence of Super-LumiNova in the dark Right: Luminescence of fluorescent paint under black light
The addition of a small second and Super-LumiNova are both specs that take into account everyday use. The windshield is the same reinforced acrylic as the first model. The dial has a matte black finish, a high-contrast combination that enhances daytime visibility.
The movement is mechanical and equipped with a self-winding “SW500”. Power reserve is 46 hours. 28,800 vibrations/hour. 25 stones.
The case is made of stainless steel. The band is cow leather with rivets. The back cover is a screw-in type, and the limited edition number is engraved. The crown and chronograph push buttons are mounted in the reverse position (left side) for increased safety. Waterproof performance is 10 ATM water resistant. It has negative pressure resistance. The size is 38.5 mm in case diameter and 15.5 mm in thickness. It weighs 71g without the belt.
