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DIYWATCH Club PVD Black 40mm Pilot Watch with Date - F01
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DIYWATCH Club PVD Black 40mm Pilot Watch with Date - F01

Ref. F01-BKSD-BK · Pilot

$280In stock

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
Lug-to-lug
47.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
60h

Miyota

Miyota's ultra-affordable automatic caliber and one of the most widely used movements in budget and microbrand watches worldwide. Lacking both hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple but remarkably durable. The non-hacking design and characteristic rotor wobble are telltale signatures. Despite its basic specification, the 8215 is known for reliable long-term performance and easy serviceability.

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The DIYWATCH Club PVD Black 40mm Pilot Watch with Date - F01 (ref. F01-BKSD-BK) is an automatic pilot watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 12.3mm thick, powered by the Miyota 8215 movement and a 60-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $280.

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