The golden age of flight

Pilot Officer

Semi-gloss black Tri-Compax dial, easy to read chronograph counters and the design of our 60s pilot-classic Flying Officer.

The history

Chronographs for "science and technology", ie for people with high demands on functionality and reliability, is what we have been manufacturing at Guinand for more than half a century. While in the sixties the tricompax stopcounter arrangement was state-of-the-art, this dial design has become rare today. A tricompax dial is the arrangement of the totalizers at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. This symmetrical arrangement is considered by watch connoisseurs as aesthetically balanced and was first presented in the 60ies of the last century.

In Guinand's model 155, this division of the totalisers in the 1960iess came onto the market in a modern form. We have revived this chronograph with the Guinand Model Pilot Officer.

The watch dial is based on our "Flying Officer" model, creating a timeless classic that combines the functional slightly shiny black dial with the aesthetically balanced tricompax arrangement.

The Watch

Guinand has been producing sporty chronographs for pilots and navigation officers since the 1960ies. The Guinand Flying Officer is an eloquent testimony to this era and a coveted collectors’ item for years.

With the Pilot Officer, we are picking up on this tradition - a sporty, elegant and easy to read watch, well equipped for office work, leisure or opera visit.

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The Dial

A slightly shiny black dial and the classic tricompax division of the stop totalizers not only give this watch elegance, but also good readability - both day and night, because the hourly numbers are covered with the highest luminous color "SuperLuminova Grade X1".

The Movement

The construction of the SW510 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. The SW510 allows the realization of chronographs with Bicompax- and Tricompax dial.

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.

^{* with the use of SW510A the design of the rotor slightly changed}

The Housing

The housing of the Pilot Officer is made of three parts, the stainless steel middle part, the screwed top part and the screwed case bottom ring. For the dial-side cover glass, we use a slightly curved and anti-reflective sapphire crystal, while the sapphire crystal on the bottom is flat for optimum wearing comfort.

The Strap

Leatherstrap Cordovan

Elegant leather strap made of noble black cordovan leather with a shiny finish

Model Configurator

Pilot Officer

The golden age of flight

Semi-gloss black Tri-Compax dial, easy to read chronograph counters and the design of our 60s pilot-classic Flying Officer.

Current delivery time
4 weeks

Straps 20 mm

155.02

Price: 1.902,00 € 1.598,32 € (VAT excl.)

incl. VAT, free shipping within Germany
For dispatch to countries outside the EU, VAT won't be charged.
VAT Refund when purchasing the watch directly in our sales plant.
Unless otherwise specified the delivery time is 2-3 weeks.
Kroko straps (reptile leather) cannot be shipped outside the EU

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User manual

Download user manual for chronographs (428.8 KiB)

Technical details

Movement

Calibre SW510
Self-winding mechanical movement
Chronograph function integrated into the movement
27 jewels
28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz.
Stone lever escapement
Stop-second
Shock resistant as per DIN 8308
Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309/ISO 764
Movement diameter 13 1/4"" (30,4 mm)
Glucydur-Chronometer Balance Wheel
Incabloc shock protection
Power reserve approx. 56 hours
Movement decorated, weight segment with engraved Guinand logo
Unidirectional self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, weight segment made of heavy metal

Functions

Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
Chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand

Case

Stainless steel, hand polished
Sapphire crystal glass, domed, anti-reflective on the interior
Screwed back with sapphire crystal glass
Crown double O-ring sealed
Waterproof and pressure resistant up to 10 bars
Classic circular pusher

Dimensions and Weight

Case diameter: 37.5 mm
Case thickness: 14 mm
Band lug width: 20 mm
Lug-to-lug distance: 45 mm / 1.84 inch
Weight without strap: 67 grams

Straps 20 mm

Leather Strap Arizona

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	190 mm	185 mm	191 mm	186 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.5 in	7.3 in	7.5 in	7.3 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	210 mm	205 mm	211 mm	206 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.3 in	8.1 in	8.3 in	8.1 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	170 mm	165 mm	171 mm	166 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.7 in	6.5 in	6.7 in	6.5 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Cordovan

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	189 mm	184 mm	190 mm	185 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.4 in	7.2 in	7.5 in	7.3 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	209 mm	204 mm	210 mm	205 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.2 in	8.0 in	8.3 in	8.1 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	166 mm	161 mm	167 mm	162 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.5 in	6.3 in	6.6 in	6.4 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Monza

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	185 mm	180 mm	186 mm	181 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.3 in	7.1 in	7.3 in	7.1 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	205 mm	200 mm	206 mm	201 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.1 in	7.9 in	8.1 in	7.9 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	167 mm	162 mm	168 mm	163 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.6 in	6.4 in	6.6 in	6.4 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Rally

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	185 mm	180 mm	186 mm	181 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.3 in	7.1 in	7.3 in	7.1 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	205 mm	200 mm	206 mm	201 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.1 in	7.9 in	8.1 in	7.9 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	167 mm	162 mm	168 mm	163 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.6 in	6.4 in	6.6 in	6.4 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Rotte

High-quality watch strap made of anthracite-colored wild boar leather.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	183 mm	178 mm	184 mm	179 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.2 in	7.0 in	7.2 in	7.0 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	203 mm	198 mm	204 mm	199 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.0 in	7.8 in	8.0 in	7.8 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	160 mm	155 mm	161 mm	156 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.3 in	6.1 in	6.3 in	6.1 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Rotte XL

High-quality watch strap made of anthracite-colored wild boar leather in XL length.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	192 mm	187 mm	193 mm	188 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.6 in	7.4 in	7.6 in	7.4 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	223 mm	218 mm	224 mm	219 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.8 in	8.6 in	8.8 in	8.6 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	161 mm	156 mm	162 mm	157 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.3 in	6.1 in	6.4 in	6.2 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Chronissimo (normal length)

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	213 mm	208 mm	214 mm	209 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	8.4 in	8.2 in	8.4 in	8.2 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	232 mm	227 mm	233 mm	228 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	9.1 in	8.9 in	9.1 in	8.9 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	192 mm	187 mm	193 mm	188 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	7.6 in	7.4 in	7.6 in	7.4 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Chronissimo (short length)

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	197 mm	192 mm	198 mm	193 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.8 in	7.6 in	7.8 in	7.6 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	216 mm	211 mm	217 mm	212 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.5 in	8.3 in	8.5 in	8.3 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	174 mm	169 mm	175 mm	170 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.9 in	6.7 in	6.9 in	6.7 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Antique

Leather Strap Antikleder — Pull up leather with laquered edging and colored stitch.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	191 mm	186 mm	192 mm	187 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.5 in	7.3 in	7.6 in	7.4 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	210 mm	205 mm	211 mm	206 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.3 in	8.1 in	8.3 in	8.1 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	170 mm	165 mm	171 mm	166 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.7 in	6.5 in	6.7 in	6.5 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Leather Strap Vintage Brown

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	190 mm	185 mm	191 mm	186 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.5 in	7.3 in	7.5 in	7.3 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	210 mm	205 mm	211 mm	206 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.3 in	8.1 in	8.3 in	8.1 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	178 mm	173 mm	179 mm	174 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	7.0 in	6.8 in	7.0 in	6.9 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

Textile Strap Safety Belt

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	187.5 mm	182.5 mm	188.5 mm	183.5 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.4 in	7.2 in	7.4 in	7.2 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	208 mm	203 mm	209 mm	204 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.2 in	8.0 in	8.2 in	8.0 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	167 mm	162 mm	168 mm	163 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.6 in	6.4 in	6.6 in	6.4 in

Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.

Silicone Strap S60

Cases 20 mm	Type 40	Type 60	Type 31	Type 155
ideal wrist circumference in mm	191 mm	186 mm	192 mm	187 mm
ideal wrist circumference in inch	7.5 in	7.3 in	7.6 in	7.4 in
max. wrist circumference in mm	213 mm	208 mm	214 mm	209 mm
max. wrist circumference in inch	8.4 in	8.2 in	8.4 in	8.2 in
min. wrist circumference in mm	172 mm	167 mm	173 mm	168 mm
min. wrist circumference in inch	6.8 in	6.6 in	6.8 in	6.6 in