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RALF TECH Académie Veteran Black ACY 1202
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All about the RALF TECH Académie Veteran Black ACY 1202
All about the "Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE Veteran Black ACY 1202", which impresses with its black dial.
ACADÉMIE is RALF TECH's classic. This version celebrates the veterans of all wars, and especially those of World War II, through its dial, inspired by RAF pilot's watches. Here in a matte black finish for more discretion.
The ACADÉMIE model, which Frank Huyghe designed in 2015 in memory of his grandfather's watch, does not conform to the RALF TECH style. "Why not? Is there a RALF TECH style? Tell me more about visions, joy, envy... And then we'll talk about style! Design is not fixed, it evolves and adapts. Man is its source and its promised land."
Round, curved, sensual, without being feminine, its curves are both pleasing to the eye and gentle to the touch. Timeless, inspired by the 50s and 60s, it reinterprets them without distorting them. The "glass box" shaped crystal is the highlight. And once again, with the Ralf Tech ACADÉMIE Veteran Black ACY 1202, the recipe is followed: instinct, initial design, feedback and final design.
Specifications
Model: ACADÉMIE "Veteran" Black
Production: Limited edition of 100 pieces
Case material: 316L surgical steel with black PVD coating
Finish: Sandblasted
Diameter: 41 mm
Movement: Mechanical automatic winding
Type: RTA003
Power reserve: up to 44 hours
Dial: Matte black 95%
Hands: 316L steel with black PVD coating
Indices: Vintage Superluminova
Date window: No date window
Crown: Screw-down
Crystal: Sapphire crystal, domed, anti-reflective, 2.5 mm thick
Bezel: /
Bezel insert: /
Case back: Screw-down, with serial number engraving
Water resistance: 200 M / 660 FT
Strap: "Navy" Vintage hand-stitched
2nd strap: Silicone "Tropic" black
Lug width: 22 mm
Clasp: Pin buckle, 20 mm
Watch case: Explorer polycarbonate case
Manufactured: Made in France
Specification of the RALF TECH Académie Veteran Black ACY 1202
Brand
RALF TECH
Category
Diving watch
Diameter
41mm
Strap
"Navy" Vintage Hand-stitched
Dial color
Black
Dial
Indices
Waterproof
200m
Glass
sapphire crystal
Case
Surgical steel
Movement
RTA003
Type
men's watch
Condition
New & OVP
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