C-03 Desert Horizon 39mm

Features

Ready for the field

OPERATIONAL MINDSET

Inspired by desert environments, this version strikes a rare balance between technicality and elegance. Its luminous, easy-to-read sand dial creates a strong contrast with the gunmetal-finished case. An unusual color choice that gives this watch a bold, yet understated style. The turbine crown, a nod to the world of aeronautics, extends this technical spirit without overdoing it.

2025 Edition – Available while stocks last.

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 is distinguished by its sandwich dial coated with Super-Luminova® over its entire surface. This configuration guarantees constant readability, day and night, even in reduced conditions.

Everything you need to know:

Technical data

HOUSING

Material: Grade 2 titanium (with DLC Gun Metal finish) ultra-light, hydrocarbon resistant

Diameter: 39mm

Horn to horn: 46.5mm

Thickness: 11.15mm

Between lugs: 20mm

Please note that number selection 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

FKM rubber strap equipped with quick release spring bars and a pin buckle matching the case color.

Optional titanium bracelet with quick pump (we also provide a tool so you can adjust the bracelet size)

Your watch comes with the main strap fitted by default (standard size, suitable for a wrist of 16 to 19 cm).
If you have selected the titanium bracelet option (to be checked when ordering), this is added to the package as a supplement.
A video tutorial is provided to guide you through adjusting the bracelet.
No adjustments are made remotely.