AERO Solid Silver Hand-Wound Pocket Watch 88798A901 Lepin Gold-Silver

AERO Solid Silver Hand-Wound Pocket Watch, Lepin Gold-Silver, Ref. 88798A901

The AERO hand-wound pocket watch in Lepin gold-silver was a hit at Baselworld 2018.

AERO has recreated the historic HEBDOMAS 8-day movement , patented by Irőn Aubry of Saignelégier in 1888, by restoring the component structure to its original form in the 1950s.

This in-house produced Hebdomus features a solid silver (925 silver) case, a large moon phase, and a pointer day and date function, making it a pocket watch with such a complicated mechanism that it could be called a complication.

This is a piece that is worth preserving for future generations and gives you a sense of history.

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Aero was founded in Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 1942 by Maxime Clevage, who inherited the skills and traditions of the Clevagie family, a family of watchmakers.

Currently, Dennis Bolzli, a veteran in the industry, is the company's president, and the company is one of the few Swiss manufacturers specializing in high-end pocket watches.

AERO's distinctive features lie in the warmth of handmade products, which are made using the ancient European "hammering technique" inherited from our predecessors and the excellent carving skills of top-class craftsmen.

In Japan, too, it has been loved by many people for over 30 years as a masterpiece with the precise mechanism that only a handmade manufacturer can offer and a beautiful form that exudes nostalgia.

The case is made of solid silver (silver 925) and has a beautiful color and elegant design.

Solid silver absorbs light softly and exudes a gentle atmosphere, and one of its charms is that you can enjoy the changes it undergoes over time (aging).

The more you use it, the more it will develop an original antique feel, making it a pocket watch you will grow to love.

Due to its extremely long power reserve, it is extremely difficult to produce, and craftsmen who are skilled in making it are rare worldwide, so it uses an 8-day movement made by HEBDOMAS . The finished product is mesmerizing to look at.

Although it cannot be seen by the user, removing the case back reveals a distinctive barrel that extends across the entire back surface, and when the mainspring is wound with the crown, the large barrel rotates along with it.

The winding stopper function differs from that of current watches in that it will spin freely when the watch is fully wound.

At the 12 o'clock position is a large moon phase (moon age display) window, which is a complex mechanism.

This feature is recommended not only for photographers, obstetricians, and other professionals whose jobs are affected by the phases of the moon, but also for those who enjoy stargazing and leisure activities at sea.

This model is convenient for everyday use, with a pointer day indicating the day of the week at 9 o'clock and a pointer date indicating the date at 3 o'clock.

The words "8DAYS" and "8JOURS" below the calendar mean "8 days" in English and French.

The semi-skeleton design allows you to enjoy watching the movement of the balance wheel, which is said to be the heart of the watch, from the dial side.

One of Hebdomus' famous features, the visible 8-day movement, is still popular among collectors who enjoy watches today.

At 12 o'clock is the crown used to wind the mainspring and adjust the time and calendar.

The case sides are decorated with fine details such as coin edges.

It comes with a pull-ring type chain that can be attached to the belt loop of your pants or the metal fittings on your bag.

*The shape of the chain may change without notice.