Kitty Hawk EK
$2691,705
42 mmSapphire
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We've captured the spirit of the Flieger in a classic, stripped version. With simplicity as its focus, the Monterey Kitty Hawk EK is inspired by the history of the Flieger and presents as a solid new addition to your collection as either special occasion-wear or daily timepiece. Technical Specifications: Movement: Seagull manual-wind St3600 mechanical operating at 21,600 bph Case: 42mm diameter, brushed stainless steel Case Height: 11.5mm Lug-to-Lug: 52.5mm Lug Width: 22mm Dial: Black with small seconds sub-dial Indices: High-legibility with C3 lume Crystal: Sapphire Caseback: Display caseback Crown: Oversize with "M" logo Strap: Brown leather (stitched) included Design Philosophy: Classic Flieger-inspired pilot watch aesthetics Manual-wind mechanical movement for traditional watchmaking a…
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 52.5 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Released
- 2024
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52.5 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Lume
- Yes — C3 lume
The maker
Monterey Watch Co.
Monterey Watch Co. aims to provide high-quality timepieces at affordable prices, focusing on the intersection of mechanical endurance and intentional style. They craft watches based on direct consumer feedback to meet real-world needs, eschewing traditional corporate norms.
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