Desert Field - Night Black
Description
The Desert Field pays hommage to the iconic GG-W-113 design developed by the US-Military for its pilots in 1967. Featuring a 24H inner-ring and absolute legibility of the indexes, the "Field" in Desert Field is pretty self-explanatory.
For this limited edition redesign of our iconic Jungle Field - we've taken inspiration from the MERDC & "Chocolate Chip" camouflage pattern developed for use in arid & desertic conditions in the 70s & 80s on vehicules. For the Night Black dial we've played on the MERDC camouflage's integration of black with beige & browns to give a mmore creative interpreation of a Desert Night Dial.
The 34mm size of the Desert Field is a reference to the original 1960s US Military watches which used a similar diameter as standard. We've worked to keep the overall case thickness under 10mm to further reduce the watch's presence on the wrist.
We've used a TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz (sweep second) to guarantee reliable & rugged timekeeping while keeping the overall case thickness to a minimum. Combined with 5ATM (50M/163ft) water resistance & a sapphire coated mineral crystal for increased ruggedness in any situation.
The Desert Field Collection
Inspired by 1960s Field Watch design
34 MM SPECS
| Dial | Matte Black Dial & Applied White Indexes. 24H inner ring |
|---|---|
| Case Size/ Diameter |
34mm |
| Case Thickness Including Glass |
9.4 mm |
| Case Material |
Surgical Grade Stainless Steel |
| Case Finish |
Sandblasted Case & Lugs |
| Case Lug Width |
18mm |
| Strap Width |
18mm |
| Glass |
Sapphire-Coated Domed Mineral Glass w/ AR coating |
| Water Resistance |
5 ATM |
| Movement |
TMI VH31 Mecaquartz |
CARE GUIDE
Thanks to our expertise & quality materials your watch will require very little day-to-day care. You can help preserve its lustre by washing the case and bracelet from time to time using soapy water and a soft brush. Before cleaning your watch, always ensure that the winding crown is properly pushed down to guarantee waterproofness.
Inspired by the iconic GG-W-113 spec published by the US Military in 1967, the Desert Field incorporates all key elements to guarantee legibility & reliability. The original GG-W-113 spec was most famously used throughout the Vietnam War by US pilots as a highly dependable tool. We made sure to respect the original specifications as close as we could to provide the same high-performance watch that the specification called for.
At Praesidus Watch Co. we’re known for playing around with the original sizes of iconic field watch designs. The Desert Field is no exception to this treatment with its 34mm case diameter. Rather small, its wrist presence is still large specifically because it stands out for its size. Furthermore, the smaller diameter & thin side-profile means the watch will never get in your wrist’s way.
Inspired by the iconic GG-W-113 spec published by the US Military in 1967, the Desert Field incorporates all key elements to guarantee legibility & reliability. The original GG-W-113 spec was most famously used throughout the Vietnam War by US pilots as a highly dependable tool. We made sure to respect the original specifications as close as we could to provide the same high-performance watch that the specification called for.
At Praesidus Watch Co. we’re known for playing around with the original sizes of iconic field watch designs. The Desert Field is no exception to this treatment with its 34mm case diameter. Rather small, its wrist presence is still large specifically because it stands out for its size. Furthermore, the smaller diameter & thin side-profile means the watch will never get in your wrist’s way.
The Desert Field Collection
We’ve built the Desert Field with the necessary tools to honor its collection name as a true field watch. Featuring a Sapphire-coated K1 crystal & 5ATM water resistance, you’ll be able to do pretty much anything with this watch. The 34mm also contributes to reduce the risk of hitting or scratching the watch. As for the movement, we’ve gone with the highly dependable TMI VH31 Meca-quart movement for the best of both worlds. You'll be getting the absolute precision & reliability.
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