Chase-Durer

Chase-Durer Men's 607.1BB-LEA Warhawk Mechanical Black Dial Vintage Leather Watch

• Swiss-Made with UNITAS 6497 precision 17-Jewel Swiss Mechanical-hand-wind movement; Hand-wind daily for best precision; 44-Hour power reserve
• Dome and double-curved K1 crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Solid titanium case; Vintage WWII style genuine leather strap

Product Description

The Chase Durer Story

FOR THOSE WHO KNOW WATCHES

    Formed a decade ago by Hollywood film producers Brandon and Marianne Chase, the company structure was based on the need for realistically-priced, top quality Swiss Watches specifically directed to the needs of professional pilots, both civilian and military. The design process began after months of consultation with all categories of flyers. It was only after this research that the precision timepieces went to the drawing boards, then to prototype testing and finally into production.
 
    The reaction to the CHASE-DURER "look" and to its functionality, ruggedness and dependability was instantly acknowledged by the aviation world. Not only were their most important needs incorporated into the watches, but CHASE-DURER created a pricing structure that raised eyebrows within the industry by eliminating the exorbitant profits demanded by other companies making similar (though not as attractive) timepieces. "Prices for top quality Swiss Watches include thousands of dollars of profit on each watch for the manufacturer and this is simply not necessary," said company founder Brandon Chase. "There is no need to go beyond fair pricing for top quality to maintain our company's success and our customers' support," said Chase. Today, thousands of military and commercial pilots in many nations covet their CHASE-DURER Watches. Hundreds of unsolicited rave reviews are on file at the CHASE-DURER offices. Repeat buyers are counted in the thousands. Following their success in the aviation world, CHASE-DURER entered into another form of military timepiece, the ultra-rugged SPECIAL FORCES Underwater Demolition Team Chronograph series. Again the company met with officers and enlisted men from Special Forces units and, before long, the unique SF 1000 was born.
 
    Since the creation of its first watches, CHASE-DURER has spread its wings and created an entire collection of quality Swiss watches that enjoy the very special "look" and pricing that continue to be the buzz of the industry. The Collection is the largest Chronograph selection of Military, Special Forces, Pilot, Racing, Diving and Ladies' Sport Watches available. The range is complete, from moderately priced models to diamond and 18K gold models. Scores of different choices have been designed to satisfy the needs of discerning watch buyers in every field of endeavor, offering a wide selection of features within a popular price range.

Product Description

Swiss made, precision 17 jewel Unitas 6497 mechanical movement. 18,000 vph 44 hour power reserve. Solid titanium case. Super-LumiNova advanced illumination system on hands. Dome & double curved K1 crystal with anti-reflective coating. WWII vintage-style leather band. Water resistant to 330ft/100m. Diameter 50mm, thickness 18mm, wt 4.5oz. Also available with burgundy dial. Serial numbered. 2 year international warranty.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001D6FL2M
• Item model number: 607.1BB-LEA
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,785 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very distinctive and very large pilots watch, January 26, 2010

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This review is from: Chase-Durer Men's 607.1BB-LEA Warhawk Mechanical Black Dial Vintage Leather Watch (Watch)

The Warhawk Mechanical watch is large, very large indeed at 50mm. The IWC Big Pilot, from which this one draws its inspiration is only 46mm in comparison. The good news is that compared to the IWC, the Chase-Durer is all titanium construction so is actually lighter but still feels solid. Another big difference is that the IWC is automatic, whereas the Chase-Durer is mechanical wind. Both share a 6 beats/sec Swiss movement, which is also kind of vintage, since most new Swiss movements are designed for 8 beats/sec to give the smooth sweep of the second hand. A solid quality piece worth a lot more than Amazon charges for it.