Circula ProFlight anthracite pilot's watch

All about the Circula ProFlight anthracite pilot's watch

Pilot's watches were developed about a century ago to help pilots reliably and precisely display the time while flying. The most important features of a classic pilot's watch are robustness and an easy-to-read dial.

Although these watches are no longer worn exclusively by pilots, these aviation traditions are reflected in the current models. Our Circula ProFlight combines historical elements of pilot watches with modern design, creating a timeless aesthetic. With a diameter of 40 mm, our pilot watches are ideal for most wrists.

Similar to Field Watches, our mechanical pilot's watch does not have a rotating bezel. The ProFlight is a classic three-hand watch with the characteristically large numbers of a pilot's watch. These, as well as the indices and hands, are filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® so that the time can be read easily and precisely even in the dark. Instead of the 12 o'clock position there is the triangle with two points typical of model A, which previously enabled pilots to tell the time at a glance, even under stress or in poor visibility conditions.

Thanks to a soft iron cage, our high-quality pilot's watch is antimagnetic up to 80,000 A/m, which protects the mechanical movement (Sellita SW200-1 in Elaboré version) from magnetic fields in cockpits as well as from the influences of smartphones, laptops and others protects electronic devices. The 316L stainless steel case is particularly scratch-resistant thanks to a special surface treatment and sapphire crystal. With a water resistance of up to 15 ATM, the pilot's watch is not only ideally equipped for everyday use, but also for water landings and subsequent swimming and diving.

The ProFlight is a unique pilot's watch that skilfully combines modern design with the classic features of historical pilot's watches. The carefully hand-sandblasted, faceted stainless steel case is not only robust, but also antimagnetic up to 80,000 A/m and protects the reliable Swiss movement inside. With sapphire crystal and a special surface treatment, the case is particularly resistant to scratches and everyday wear and tear.

The numerals on the dial are individually designed to ensure perfect legibility and reflect the design codes of the case through a subtle mix of hard edges and precise curves. A circular structure inside the dial reflects the rotation of the “propeller” second hand, giving the watch a dynamic and striking look.

As a traditional Pforzheim brand, Circula stands for quality “Made in Germany”. The ProFlight is equipped with a Swiss automatic movement, the Sellita SW200-1 caliber in Elaboré design. Additionally, the watch offers antimagnetism up to 80,000 A/m thanks to a soft iron cage that protects the movement from interference from magnetic fields. The case is scratch-resistant up to 1,200 Vickers thanks to surface hardening, and both the hands and indices are filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova®, which guarantees optimal readability even in poor lighting conditions. The ProFlight is also waterproof to 150 meters and features a luminous, screw-down crown. With a diameter of 40 mm, a length of 46 mm from horn to horn and a height of 12 mm, the watch is perfectly sized for a comfortable fit on the wrist.

Specifications

• Construction: 3-part case, screwed-in steel back, screwed crown, soft iron cage around the movement for antimagnetic shielding up to 80,000 A/m
• Material: Rustproof 316L stainless steel
• Processing: Scratch-resistant up to 1,200 Vickers thanks to special surface treatment, sandblasted, embossed steel base with magnetic field map, embossed crown with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 luminous material
• Watch glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire glass, slightly curved and double anti-reflective coating on the inside
• Water resistance: 15 ATM
• Color: Steel
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Height: 12 mm without glass; 13.4mm with glass
• Length over lugs: 46 mm
• Band width: 20 mm
• Max. Arm circumference: 21 cm with canvas band, 22 cm with steel band
• Weight: 95 g with canvas strap, 170 g with uncut steel strap
• Caliber: Automatic movement Sellita SW200-1 Elaboré version, Made in Switzerland (no date position on the crown)
• Half oscillations: 28,800 per hour
• Power reserve: At least 38 hours, typically 41 hours
• Accuracy: -5/+7 seconds per day, finely regulated in Pforzheim
• Bearing stones: 26 jewels
• Special features: Incabloc® shock protection, ball-bearing rotor, winding on both sides by the rotor, can also be wound by hand, stop seconds, no date position
• Production location: Pforzheim, quality Made in Germany
• Dial: Circular structure on the inside as an image of the rotation behind the propeller second hand, matt structure on the outside, filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® luminous material. The numbers are individually designed for optimal readability and combine hard edges with precise curves that tie in with the design codes of the case.

• Anthracite: Numbers filled with C3 X1 (lighting green)
• Blue: Numbers filled with BGW9 (lighting blue)

• Pointer:

• Anthracite: Brushed, filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 X1 (glow green)
• Blue: Temperature-blued steel hands, filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 (luminous blue)

• Strap: Nylon canvas strap with genuine leather on the inside, quick-change system and scratch-resistant pin buckle / Solid, scratch-resistant steel strap with quick-change system, screwed links (including screwdriver) and safety clasp with fine adjustment in 3 positions