C-03 Desert Horizon 39mm

Akrone / Aviation Watches /

C-03

Pilot

C-03 Desert Horizon 39mm

629 €

In stock

Inspired by aeronautics

Automatic movement Soprod P024

DLC gunmetal titanium case

Push-in crown

Full lum dial

⌀ 39mm

Titanium bracelet option

In stock - estimated delivery time: Delivery 15 days

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

In stock - estimated delivery time: Delivery 15 days

Features

Ready for the field

OPERATIONAL MINDSET

Inspired by desert environments, the C-03 Horizon Désertique 39mm strikes a strong balance between technicality, legibility, and elegance. Its sand dial creates a strong contrast with the Gunmetal finish case, for immediate readability and a distinctive visual identity. Its crown, inspired by aircraft turbines, discreetly extends its roots in the aeronautical world.

Desert horizon

TIME-STANDING

The C-03 Desert Horizon is designed for demanding environments. Its reliable movement and reinforced hands withstand the acceleration and stresses of flight. Its case withstands exposure to hydrocarbons without difficulty. The polished bezel contrasts with the sand-colored dial, enhancing readability while asserting a simple and elegant style.

Visual impact

INTEGRAL BRIGHTNESS

The C-03 Desert Horizon 39mm stands out with its sandwich dial entirely covered in Super-Luminova. This rare construction allows for a fully luminous surface, ensuring immediate readability both day and night. A technical choice that reinforces both the model's personality and its effectiveness in low light.

All you need to know:

Technical data

HOUSING

Material: Grade 2 Titanium with Gun Metal DLC finish, ultra-light, resistant to hydrocarbons

Diameter: 39mm

Lug-to-lug: 46.5mm

Thickness: 11.15mm

Lug width: 20mm

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

GLASS

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Internal anti-reflective coating

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-resistant to 100 m (10 ATM), this watch, designed for pilots and travelers, benefits from the expertise acquired during projects carried out with various elite units of the French army. A true operational pilot's watch, made in Akrone.

To avoid any damage due to water infiltration,use while swimming should be limited to watches with screw-down crowns, such as those designed for diving. Push-in crowns, used on aviation watches, can open accidentally, by getting caught on clothing for example. And in water, an opening crown is almost guaranteed to lead to water infiltration. Prevention is better than cure.

BRACELETS

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

Optionally, a gunmetal finish titanium strap with an adjustable deployant clasp is offered at the preferential price of €85 incl. VAT instead of €130 incl. VAT if ordered separately.

A tool is provided with the titanium strap to allow you to adjust it to your liking. The strap is also equipped with quick-release spring bars, for simple and quick installation on the watch.

A video tutorial is provided to guide you in adjusting the titanium strap. No adjustments are made remotely.

Our straps are offered in a single size, suitable for wrist circumferences from 16 to 19.5 cm.

Other straps are available in the “Straps and accessories” section.