The Classic Pilot Chrono
Series 40
Chronograph watches have been standard equipment of the flying personnel for more than 70 years. Guinand has been producing such watches since the very beginning. Our Model 40 Classic is in this tradition - a chronometric instrument for your wrist!
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The Watch
Our Series 40 is the classic among modern pilot chronographs. The design is based on Guinand predecessor models (Guinand model 361, from the 1970s), adapted to the current needs of today.
Today, as in the past, it is known for its optimum readability, robust design and good wearability. In the cockpit and in everyday life.
The Dial
Our Series 40 Series is available in different dial versions. Common to all versions is the high-quality of the dials who are made in Germany and the use of high-intensity luminescent colour.
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 Housing
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.
For the Series 40 we use our new pilot's watch case - classic in proportions and thus clearly in the tradition of our pilot's chronographs.
Housing Surfaces
Our housing is manufactured in three different finishes. Housing material is always 316L quality stainless steel. The surfaces are produced exclusively by mechanical processing.
The housing technology
Protected pushers and a screwed crown with 3-way sealing system and side protection enable a reliable pressure resistance of 20 bar. FKM-R sealing system for crown, pusher and base. Pilot's bezel made of stainless steel, anthracite-black hard coated /DLC) and beared in the case on 3 encapsulated ball detent systems.
Size comparison
Based on the size values, it is not easy to decide whether the watch fits the wrist, or whether it is too big or too small. To make your decision easier, we have mounted the watch on three different wrist widths that correspond to the usual sizes.
How to determine the correct strap length?
Please note that the wrists shown can only give you an approximate impression of the watch on your wrist, as the shape of the wrist is different for everyone, even if they have the same circumference.
The Strap
Solid Strap Type H
All our leather and rubber straps with 20mm lug width and the metal strap TYPE H will fit on our 40 series chronographs
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, subsidiary seconds
- Chronograph with 30 min counter and central second hand
- Date display
- Day of week display
Case
- Stainless steel - polished, satinized or bead-blasted
- 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: approx. 40.7 mm / 1.6 inch
- Case thickness: 15.7 mm / 0.62 inch
- Band lug width: 20 mm
- Lug-to-lug distance: 48.7 mm / 1.92 inch
- Distance between the spring bars: 45.7 mm / 1.8 inch
- Weight without strap: ca. 92 grams
Straps 20 mm
Leather Strap Arizona
Black Cowhide with alligator embossing.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Red-brown Cowhide with alligator embossing.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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
Black cordovan, cushioned.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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
Dull finished calf leather with white contrast stitching, BR-padded.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Dull finished calf leather with orange contrast stitching, BR-padded.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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
Soft cowhide leather with fine punching.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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)
Black cowhide, integrated in the case.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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)
Black cowhide, integrated in the case.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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
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
Saddle leather with light contrast stitching, at tip of strap and at lug ends.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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
Highend textile strap with a soft inlay.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
| 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
Black silicon strap integrated in the case with white seam.
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 | 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 |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Solid Strap Typ 3.1
Solid stainless steel sports strap
Solid Strap Typ 3.1-V
Solid stainless steel sports strap with a quickly adjustable folding clasp
Solid Strap Typ H
Stainless steel strap Typ H polished/satinated
Solid Strap Typ H matte
Stainless steel strap Typ H bead blasted
Clasp Overview
Stainless steel pin clasps
Folding clasps
