The Big Pilot Chronograph
Pilot Chrono 42
Slightly shiny black dial, chronograph counters regressed and the hour indices covered with luminous color - this is what a functional and equally sporty-elegant pilot chronograph looks like.
The Watch
Pilot chronographs fascinate watch lovers for decades. With a diameter of 42.7 mm / 1.68 inch, this chronograph delights lovers of our classic Series 40 design while fulfilling the desire for a larger watch.
The Pilot Chronograph 42 underlines it's independence through a dial, which dispenses with hourly numbers in favor of luminous indexes.
(DO NOT) REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT
The Dial
A slightly shiny black dial gives this watch sporty elegance, but also good readability - both day and night, because the hour markers are covered with the highest luminous color "SuperLuminova Grade X1".
The Housing
For thePilot Chronograph 42Chronograph we use our big pilot watch case - classical in the proportions and thus clearly associated with our Pilot Chronograph Series 40 - but increased in diameter to a diameter of 42.7 mm / 1.68 inch according to the size of the stop counters.
The protected pushers and a screwed crown with 3-way sealing system and side protection enable a reliable pressure resistance of 20 bar. The anthracite-black hard-material coated stainless steel pilot's bezel can be rotated in minute increments in both directions and thus enables short-term stops of up to 60 minutes without starting the chronograph. Pushers, crown and back with FKM-R sealing system.
We have equipped the watch with glasses made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on both the front and the back. For the dial side we have installed a slightly curved glass with an anti-reflective coating on the inside and a flat glass made of the same material for the back.
The Movement
The construction of the SW500 is based on the VJ7750 which has been developed in the 70s of the last century and continuously improved. It is arguably the most robust power source for a mechanical chronograph.
Guinand receives this watch movement produced in Switzerland in a finely finished version with a Glucydur balance. At Guinand, each of these movements is once again adjusted in 5 positions, before the final inspection of the watch concludes with a multi-day running test.
The Strap
Oxhide Vintage
For our 22 mm watches we have developed our new vintage leather strap made of soft oxhide leather.
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Technical details
Movement
- Calibre SW500
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Chronograph function integrated into the movement
- 25 jewels
- 28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz.
- Stone lever escapement
- Stop-second
- Glucydur Balance Wheel
- Shock resistant as per DIN 8308
- Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309/ISO 764
- Movement diameter 13 1/4"" (30,4 mm)
- Incabloc shock protection
- Unidirectional self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, weight segment made of heavy metal
- Power reserve approx. 60 hours
- Movement decorated, blued screws, weight segment with engraved Guinand logo
Functions
- Hours, minutes and subsidiary second
- Chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand
- Date- and day of the week display
Case
- Stainless steel, hand polished
- Sapphire crystal glass, domed, anti-reflective on the interior
- Screwed back with sapphire crystal glass
- Screwed crown with 3-way sealing system and flank protection
- Hard-coated stainless steel pilot's bezel, rotatable in minute steps in both directions
- Sealing system FKM-R for pushers, crown and case back
- Protected pushers
- Pressure resistant up to 20 bar
Dimensions and Weight
- Case diameter: 42.7 mm / 1.68 inch
- Case thickness: 15.35 mm / 0.604 Inch
- Band lug width: 22 mm / 0.866 Inch
- Lug-to-lug distance: 50.2 mm / 1.92 inch
- Distance between the spring bars: 45.7 mm / 1.8 inch
- Weight without strap: ca. 95 grams
Straps 22 mm
Leather Strap Arizona
Black Cowhide with alligator embossing.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| Cases 22 mm | Type 42 | Type 31 |
|---|---|---|
| ideal wrist circumference in mm | 192,3 mm | 191 mm |
| ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.6 in | 7.5 in |
| max. wrist circumference in mm | 212,3 mm | 211 mm |
| max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.4 in | 8.3 in |
| min. wrist circumference in mm | 172,3 mm | 171 mm |
| min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Monza
Dull finished calf leather with contrast stitching, BR-padded
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| Cases 22 mm | Type 42 | Type 31 |
|---|---|---|
| ideal wrist circumference in mm | 187,3 mm | 186 mm |
| ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.4 in | 7.3 in |
| max. wrist circumference in mm | 207,3 mm | 206 mm |
| max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.2 in | 8.1 in |
| min. wrist circumference in mm | 169,3 mm | 168 mm |
| min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Starfighter Pilot
Black leather strap made of intensely grained cow hide with a subtle contrast stitching.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| Cases 22 mm | Type 42 | Type 31 |
|---|---|---|
| ideal wrist circumference in mm | 195,3 mm | 194 mm |
| ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.7 in | 7.6 in |
| max. wrist circumference in mm | 213,3 mm | 212 mm |
| max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.4 in | 8.3 in |
| min. wrist circumference in mm | 176,3 mm | 175 mm |
| min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Oxhide Vintage
High-quality soft oxhide leather strap with red stitching at the tip of the strap and at lug ends.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| Cases 22 mm | Type 42 | Type 31 |
|---|---|---|
| ideal wrist circumference in mm | 201,3 mm | 200 mm |
| ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| max. wrist circumference in mm | 216,3 mm | 215 mm |
| max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.5 in | 8.5 in |
| min. wrist circumference in mm | 178,3 mm | 177 mm |
| min. wrist circumference in inch | 7.0 in | 7.0 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Vintage Black
High-quality leather strap with red stitching, at the tip of the strap and at lug ends
Leather uppers, matte; Underside leather both cowhide. The thickness of the strap is approx. 3,3 mm.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| Cases 22 mm | Type 42 | Type 31 |
|---|---|---|
| ideal wrist circumference in mm | 200,3 mm | 199 mm |
| ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.9 in | 7.8 in |
| max. wrist circumference in mm | 215,3 mm | 214 mm |
| max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.5 in | 8.4 in |
| min. wrist circumference in mm | 181,3 mm | 180 mm |
| min. wrist circumference in inch | 7.1 in | 7.1 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Antique
Pull up leather with laquered edging and colored stitch.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| Cases 22 mm | Type 42 | Type 31 |
|---|---|---|
| ideal wrist circumference in mm | 193,3 mm | 192 mm |
| ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.6 in | 7.6 in |
| max. wrist circumference in mm | 213,3 mm | 212 mm |
| max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.4 in | 8.3 in |
| min. wrist circumference in mm | 171,3 mm | 170 mm |
| min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Rubber Strap Glatt
Black rubber strap, smooth surface, incl. a laser engraved folding-clasp satinated or bead-blasted.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Clasp Overview
Stainless steel pin clasps
Folding clasps
