Habu – Delivery From February 2027
$1,9951,164
40 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The REC Habu is a remarkable collector's piece for aviation enthusiasts, merging history with horology beautifully. The use of actual SR-71 Blackbird titanium makes this watch not just unique in design, but also in provenance, offering fantastic value for its limited nature and craftsmanship.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 47 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- 20020
- Released
- 2027
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thickness
- 12.3 mm
- Lug width
- 26 mm
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Case material
- Titanium
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Layered
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- rubber
- Clasp
- deployant
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Power Reserve Indicator
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
REC Watches
REC Watches embodies the philosophy of 'Recover, Recycle, Reclaim', where they salvage materials from legendary vehicles to create timepieces that carry rich narratives. Each watch is not just an accessory, but a conversation starter and a tribute to the legacy of its source.
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