The Classic Pilot Chronograph
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!
40.50.03FR
For many years we have been producing watches with hands in special colors for our customers. The color bright red has proven to be especially rich in contrast on hands. This color is also known as fire fighter red - as a foil on fire fighting vehicles.
In our new model 40.50.03FR, all stop-hands are lacquered in this color and are therefore particularly recognizable in front of the black dial of the watch. The stop second hand also carries an illuminated arrow mark at the end of the pointer.
Model Overview
All models with leather strap
40.50.01
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and hands coated with luminescent color, matte black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.01-Klassik
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and classic style hands filled with luminescent color, matte black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.02
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel bead-blasted, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and hands coated with luminescent colour, matte black dial, arabic numbers
40.50.03
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
polished stainless steel, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.03FR
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
polished stainless steel, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers, small second with white top, all counters in luminous bright red (RAL 3026), central second hand filled with luminescent color
40.50.10
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel bead-blasted, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.01L
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and hands coated with luminescent colour, matte black dial, arabic numbers
Specific features
Crown and pushers on the left side
40.50.07L
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
Specific features
Crown and pushers on the left side
40.50.08L
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
Specific features
Crown and pushers on the left side
All models with solid strap
40.50.01
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and hands coated with luminescent color, matte black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.01-Klassik
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and classic style hands filled with luminescent color, matte black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.02
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel bead-blasted, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and hands coated with luminescent colour, matte black dial, arabic numbers
40.50.03
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
polished stainless steel, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.03FR
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
polished stainless steel, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers, small second with white top, all counters in luminous bright red (RAL 3026), central second hand filled with luminescent color
40.50.10
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel bead-blasted, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
40.50.01L
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Indices and hands coated with luminescent colour, matte black dial, arabic numbers
Specific features
Crown and pushers on the left side
40.50.07L
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
Specific features
Crown and pushers on the left side
40.50.08L
Functions
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand, date- and day of the week display
Case
stainless steel polished, crown flank protection
Dial and Hands
Numbers and hands coated with luminescent color, electroplated black dial, Arabic numbers
Specific features
Crown and pushers on the left side
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 Valjoux 7750 is regarded as the most matured and reliable chronograph caliber ever - developed in the 1970s and continuously improved, it is probably the most robust power source for a mechanical Pilot Chronograph. ETA, the manufacturer of watch movements, supplies Guinand with the movement for this watch in a decorated version with Perlage, Geneva stripes, blued screws and Glucydur balance.
At Guinand each of these movements is regulated once again in 5 positions before the final control of the watch ends with an accuracy test of several days.
The Housing
The series 40 we manufacture in a well-proportioned yet robust stainless steel housing. The light metal pilot bezel features bidirectional rotation and thus enables you to time short intervals without starting the chronograph allowing short-term measurements of up to 60 minutes without starting the chronograph. Protected pushers and a screw-down crown with double O-ring seal and flank protection provide a reliable pressure resistance of 20 bar.
Both on the front and the back we have equipped the watch with glasses made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. For the dial side, we mounted a slightly curved, anti-reflective coated sapphire glass and for the back a flat glass of the same material. The housing surface is hand-polished, satinized - hand brushed or matted means blasted with fine glass beads, depending on the model. The fact that the case design has barely changed in the past 50 years pretty much speaks for itself –– a true classic needs no improvement!
The Strap
Solid Strap Type H
All our leather and rubber straps with 20mm lug width and the new metal strap TYPE H will fit on our 40 series chronographs
Model Configurator
Technical details
Movement
- Calibre ETA/Valjoux 7750
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Chronograph function integrated into the movement
- 25 jewels
- 28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz.
- Glucydur Balance Wheel
- 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)
- Incabloc shock protection
- Unidirectional self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, weight segment made of heavy metal
- Power reserve approx. 40 hours
- Movement decorated, blued screws, weight segment with engraved Guinand logo
- Regulator system ETACHRON and regulator corrector
Functions
- Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
- Chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand
- Date- and day of the week display
Case
- Case made of stainless steel, polished, hand-brushed, bead-blasted or PVD coated
- Sapphire crystal glass, domed, anti-reflective on the interior
- Screwed back with sapphire crystal glass
- Screwed crown, double O-ring sealed
- Pilot bezel, rotatable in two directions
- Protected pushers
- Pressure resistant up to 20 bar
Dimensions and Weight
- Case diameter: 40.6 mm
- Case thickness: 15.2 mm
- Band lug width: 20 mm
- Lug-to-lug distance: 48.4 mm / 1.91 inch
- Weight without strap: 85 Gramm
Straps 20 mm
Arizona
Leather Strap Arizona
Black Cowhide with alligator embossing, pin-clasp
folding-clasp available
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 190 mm / 7.5 inch | 210 mm / 8.3 inch | 170 mm / 6.7 inch |
Colour variants
Colour variant
Montana
Leather Strap Montana
Soft nappa leather in black, pin clasp
folding-clasp available
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 192 mm / 7.6 inch | 211 mm / 8.3 inch | 171 mm / 6.7 inch |
Colour variant
Variants
Leather Strap Montana Kontrast
soft nappa leather in black, cushioned, contrasting seam white, pin clasp
folding-clasp available
Colour variant
Kroko
Leather Strap Kroko
Black alligator leather, pin-clasp
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 204 mm / 8 inch | 225 mm / 8.9 inch | 177 mm / 7 inch |
Colour variants
Kalbsleder
Leather Strap Kalbsleder
Black calfskin fine grained, contrasting seam white, pin-clasp
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 207 mm / 8.1 inch | 219 mm / 8.6 inch | 190 mm / 7.5 inch |
Colour variant
Cordovan
Leather Strap Cordovan
Black cordovan, cushioned, pin-clasp
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 189 mm / 7.4 inch | 209 mm / 8.2 inch | 166 mm / 6.5 inch |
Other Leather Straps
Leather Strap Antique
Pull up leather with laquered edging and colored stitch, pin-clasp
folding-clasp optionally
Leather Strap Outback
Worldwide first kangaroo nubuck leather-strap in serial production
Durable kangaroo nubuck leather strap, contrasting seam gray, pin-clasp
folding-clasp optionally
Leather Strap Outback Orange
Worldwide first kangaroo nubuck leather-strap in serial production
Durable kangaroo nubuck leather strap, orange contrasting seam, pin-clasp
folding-clasp optionally
Leather Strap Monza
Dull finished calf leather with contrast stitching, BR-padded, pin-clasp
Leather Strap Monza Orange
Dull finished calf leather with orange contrast stitching, BR-padded, pin-clasp
Leather Strap Rally
Soft cowhide leather with fine punching, pin-clasp
Leather Strap Vintage
Saddle leather with light contrast stitching, at tip of strap and at lug ends
Leather Strap Chronissimo
Black cowhide, integrated in the case, pin-clasp
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 213 mm / 8.4 inch | 232 mm / 9.1 inch | 192 mm / 7.6 inch |
Leather Strap Pilot
Black cowhide with "Bundeswehr" NSN coding
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 195 mm / 7.7 inch | 221 mm / 8.7 inch | 170 mm / 6.7 inch |
Rubber Straps
Rubber Strap Kroko
Black rubber with alligator embossing, contrasting seam white, pin-clasp
Wrist size – strap length on Series 40
| middle hole | outer hole | inner hole | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strap length incl. watch | 195 mm / 7.7 inch | 216 mm / 8.5 inch | 173 mm / 6.8 inch |
Rubber Strap Profil 1
Black rubber strap, surface with zigzag engraving on the surface and a folding-clasp
Rubber Strap Glatt
Black rubber strap, smooth surface, incl. a laser engraved folding-clasp satinated or bead-blasted
Clasp overview
Pin Clasps
Stainless steel pin clasps
Folding Clasps
Folding clasps
