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What made the Pilot Heritage Chronograph different?
The watch brought a chronograph to the Startimer Pilot Heritage line, with Time and Watches describing it as the collection’s first chronograph and WatchTime calling it the first monopusher chronograph in the aviation-inspired Startimer collection. Its cushion-shaped case and bullhead-style layout give it a distinctive profile: the single chronograph pusher sits at 2 o’clock, rather than using separate start/stop and reset pushers.
Pressing the monopusher operates the chronograph through its functions; the face pairs a 30-minute counter with a running-seconds subdial. The reported layout is bi-compax, with the two subdials arranged across the dial.
Which launch references were offered?
Launch coverage reports three references. Use the reference number when looking for a particular version: descriptions of how the colors group together are not entirely consistent across reports.
#1 Best Overall
- Modern, pilot-inspired Promaster timepieces equipped for professional use to discover the world from high above.
- Synchronized to Atomic Time Clock for Superior Accuracy, Atomic Timekeeping Technology with Synchronized Time Adjustment Available in 24 Time Zones, 1 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes, Perpetual Calendar, 12/24 Hour Time, Alarm, Power Reserve Indicator, Day / Date
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Sapphire Crystal
- 200 Meters Water Resistant and 5 Year Limited Warranty
| Reference | Launch dial description |
|---|---|
| AL-727SS4H6 | Pale or silver-gray dial with anthracite counters, as described by Time and Watches. |
| AL-727LNN4H6 | Blue dial with gray or silver counters, as described by Time and Watches. |
| AL-727LNS4H6 | Blue dial with silver counters and red chronograph hands, as described by Time and Watches. |
WatchTime grouped the watch into two dial configurations, while Time and Watches and Worldtempus reported three variations. If dial color is decisive, check the photographs and exact reference on the specific listing rather than relying on a broad color label.
Shared case and movement specifications
The launch reports describe the following common package. These are published specifications, not independent measurements or test results.
Rank #2
- Silver-tone watch featuring left-handed crown and black dial with 1/20-second chronograph function, slide-rotating inner bezel, and date window
- 45.5 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
- Quartz movement with analog display
- Stainless steel band featuring fold-over push-button clasp with safety
- Water resistant to 100 m (330 ft): In general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not scuba diving
| Specification | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Case | 42 mm stainless steel, with polished and satin-brushed finishing; cushion-shaped and bullhead-style in layout. |
| Crystal | Sapphire. |
| Crown and caseback | Screw-down crown and caseback are reported by Time and Watches; WatchTime also notes a screwed-in crown. |
| Water resistance | 100 m / 330 ft, as reported by WatchTime and Time and Watches. |
| Movement | Automatic Caliber AL-727, described in launch coverage as designed by La Joux-Perret. |
| Frequency and reserve | 4 Hz / 28,800 vibrations per hour and a reported 55-hour power reserve. |
| Chronograph | Monopusher control at 2 o’clock, 30-minute counter and running-seconds subdial. |
| Strap | Leather. |
What did the watch cost at launch?
Time and Watches reported a 2019 launch price of CHF 2,895 / EUR 2,895. WatchTime reported a launch price of $2,795 in 2019. These are historical launch figures, not current price guidance; the reports quote different currencies and do not establish present-day pricing.
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Quick Recap
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- AVI-8 - OUR STORY: The brand inspiration and design excellence originates from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. Each timepiece brings to life the detail and narrative of the inspiration to delight and engage the wearer.
- THE HAWKER HURRICANE CLASSIC CHRONOGRAPH: A tribute to arguably the most iconic plane from the WW2 era. The Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph is characterised by a simplicity that echoes the design of its namesake. Clean, bold lines surround the dial on which the colours and graphics celebrate the fighter plane’s simple but striking motif that identified the Hawker Hurricane.
- CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT: A classic timepiece that speaks across generations - a stylish men's watch with Japanese Quartz Chronograph movement and date function
- THE FINER DETAILS: The Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case, a 22mm genuine leather strap, mineral lens and water resistance of 50m.
- 2 YEARS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY: Your AVI-8 watch is warranted against any manufacturing defect for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase.
Rank #3
- From a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away comes the new men’s watch the Rebel Pilot, from Citizen’s Star Wars collection.
- Dial showcases Rebel and light sideof the Force symbols and the Jedi Order logo
- Luminous Hands, Markers, and X-fighter jet, Spherical Mineral Crystal
- 1/5 Second Chronograph measures up to 60 minutes, 12/24 hour time, tachymeter, and date
- 100 Meters Water resistant and 5 year limited warrenty
- Tempus Boutique’s Alpina category is one retailer listing source.
- SoVogue’s Startimer category is another retailer listing source; its search-result snapshot included cited references with differing stock states.
Sources
- WatchTime, 18 September 2019, on the monopusher addition and reported specifications and U.S. launch price.
- Time and Watches, 10 September 2019, on the model references, dial descriptions and CHF/EUR launch price.
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