C-03 Desert Horizon 41mm

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Autumn 2026 return

C-03 Desert Horizon 41mm

699 €

Out of stock

Inspired by aeronautics.
Returning Fall 2026.

Soprod P024 automatic movement

Titanium DLC gun metal case

Push-in crown

Full lum dial

⌀ 41mm

Black FKM strap

Titanium bracelet option

Out of stock

3-year warranty
Free delivery (mainland France)
Assembled and checked in France

Out of stock

Features

Ready for the field

OPERATIONAL MINDSET

Inspired by desert environments, the C-03 Horizon Désertique 41mm stands out with its sandy, legible, contrasted, and immediately identifiable dial. It remains quick to read even in strong light, while its crown, inspired by aircraft turbines, recalls its technical origin and aviation DNA. A watch designed as a true instrument, with a strong presence without excess.

Desert horizon

stands the test of time

The C-03 Horizon Désertique 41mm was developed to meet demanding conditions, featuring reinforced hands, a reliable movement, and a design capable of withstanding the stresses of use. Its outer bezel, mounted on ceramic ball bearings, remains smooth to manipulate, even with gloves. Its insert includes a compass function, consistent with its field vocation and instrumental inspiration.

Visual impact

INTEGRAL BRIGHTNESS

The C-03 Desert Horizon 41 mm uses a sandwich dial entirely covered with Super-Luminova, a rare construction that transforms the entire surface of the dial into a luminescent area. The result: immediate and extremely effective readability when light disappears. This full lume configuration reinforces both the model's visual identity and its performance in low-light conditions.

All you need to know:

Technical data

HOUSING

Material: Grade 2 Titanium with Gun Metal DLC finish, ultralight, hydrocarbon resistant

Diameter: 41mm

Lug to lug: 48.4mm

Thickness: 12.2mm

Lug width: 20mm

Please note that choosing a specific number is no longer possible.
Numbers are now assigned randomly.

GLASS AND EYEWEAR

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Internal anti-reflective coating

60-click bidirectional bezel (ceramic ball bearing system). This version incorporates a bezel with directional markings (CAP) for orientation, based on the principle of a compass.

DIAL

Sandwich dial filled with Super-Luminova® for exceptional readability day and night.

The rendering of Super-LumiNova varies depending on its color.
Lighter shades allow for faster charging and provide intense, long-lasting luminosity. Darker shades, on the other hand, produce a more subtle effect with a more moderate light intensity. Proper light exposure is essential to fully activate the luminescence.

The choice of color also responds to aesthetic considerations: it is often a question of finding the right balance between luminous performance and visual harmony. For watches whose specifications require maximum nighttime readability, white Super-LumiNova is generally preferred.

In this case, if we compare the intensity of the Luminova C-03, currently the most powerful on the market and therefore equivalent to 100% according to the LumiNova classification, the custom Luminova used for this version offers a luminous efficiency of approximately 54%.

MOVEMENT

Swiss automatic movement: Soprod P024

Automatic winding

38 hours of power reserve

Accuracy after additional adjustment: -4/+6 seconds per day average over 6 positions

WATERPROOFING

Water Resistance: 100 m / 10 ATM

The C-03 is water resistant to 100 m thanks to a push-in crown designed to ensure a clean and reliable seal of the case.

Easy to handle, it guarantees the water resistance of the case and protects the movement from any intrusion of water, humidity, or external particles.

To ensure this water resistance, the crown must be fully pushed against the case. There should never be a visible gap between the crown and the case. If a gap appears, it means the crown is improperly closed.

Any crown that is improperly closed or manipulated underwater can lead to infiltration.

BRACELETS

The watch comes with a black FKM strap, which is flexible and particularly durable.

Optionally, a titanium bracelet with an adjustable deployment clasp is available at the preferential price of €85 including VAT (instead of €130 including VAT if ordered separately), as well as a selection of straps available in the “Straps and accessories” section.

A video tutorial is provided for adjusting the titanium bracelet. No remote adjustments are made.

Please note that our straps are only offered in one size, suitable for wrist circumferences from 16 to 19.5 cm.

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