DBF008-12 Swiss Craftmanship
39 mm
Caliber AS-1985 from the 1960s
Original historical movement A. Schild SA
Limited edition 22 pcs only
Interactive watch chronicle on the blockchain
CHF 7’450.00
incl. VAT
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Caliber AS-1985
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Technical Details
CASE, DIAL AND HANDS
- Material case: stainless-steel 316L, redgold 5N plated
- Horns soldered
- Case diameter: 39 mm
- Case thickness: 11 mm incl. glass
- Crown with integrated pusher for fast date adjustment
- Case back fixed with screws
- Diameter opening front side: 35.6 mm
- Crystal front/back sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment on both sides
- Water-resistance: 5 ATM
- Dial: British Racing Green with filigree structure, Arabic numerals in red gold 5N plated
- Dauphine hands, red gold 5N plated
MOVEMENT
- Calibre AS-1985 automatic
- Manufacturer: Adolf Schild SA movement factory
- Original historical movement from 60s – first use
- New, completely overhauled and revised
- Center second
- Shock protection system: Incabloc
- Crown with integrated pusher for fast date adjustment
- Date at 3
- Calibre: 13.75''', diameter 31.0 mm
- Height: 5.25 mm
- Stones: 25
- Frequency: 21’600 A/H
- Power reserve: 42 h
FUNCTIONS
- Hour, minutes and second hands centered
- Date positioned at 3
- Crown with pusher for fast date adjustment
STRAP AND BUCKLE
- Strap: Dark brown leather
- Folded buckle: stainless steel, red gold 5N plated
Instruction Manual DBF008
British Racing Green
The term "British Racing Green" refers to a particular shade of green associated with British racing cars.
It has a long history and is deeply rooted in British motorsport tradition. The exact origin of British Racing Green is disputed, but it is generally believed to have been introduced in the early 20th century. One theory suggests that the color was used by the Gordon Bennett Cup, an international motor race held in the early 1900s. The story goes that each country participating in the race had its own national color, and green was chosen for British cars.
Over the years, various manufacturers in the motorsport, fashion and luxury sectors have used variations of the colour, but the overall concept remains closely associated with the rich history of British motorsport.
Swiss movement AS-1985
The calibre of this watch dates from the 1960s and was produced by the A. Schild watch factory in Grenchen. Movements from that era are not only reliable, but also extremely robust. They now live on in the DBF008 collection.
