The Beta takes you back to when aviation was all about precision, gears, and a bit of good fortune. But this retro-style pilot’s chronograph isn’t just a throwback to old-school aviation—it’s proof that even minor detours can lead to something great.
Originally set to be named “Bravo,” a mix-up landed us with “Beta” instead. But rather than backtrack, we decided to run with it. The result? A watch with timeless style and a one-of-a-kind story. The black dial, inspired by old-school cockpit instruments, and the chronograph functions give you the reliability you’re looking for. Housed in a stainless steel case with a DLC-coated bezel, The Beta is built to last. Perfect for fans of 1950s style and a unique story.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
● Movement: Light-powered self-recharge quartz movement (EpsonVS75A), full battery life for 5 months
● Chronograph: 1/5 second center chronograph, up to 60 minutes of stopwatch function
● Case: Stainless steel case [41mm in diameter]
● Bezel: Black DLC coated rotatable bezel
● Crystal: Museum-grade anti-reflective coated retro-style domed crystal
● Strap: Vegetable tanned leather strap and Tyvek strap, both with three keepers [20mm in width]
● Water-resistance: 100m
● Dial: Black with gold accents
● Luminescent hands and markers
● Date window
● Screw-down crown at 3 o’clock
OLD TECH, MODERN TAKE
Epson VS75A Solar
Built with a contemporary twist on traditional technology, the Beta’s Pilot Chronograph uses solar-powered movements—Viluminus.
This watch runs on light. The dial’s solar cell converts light intoelectricity, powering itself and storing excess in its secondary battery, providing up to 5 months of charge when fully powered.
NOD TO THE PAST, MADE FOR THE PRESENT
Pilot’s watches may have started as essential gear for military aviators during World War II, but by the 1950s, they had found a new life both in the cockpit and in everyday life. This was the decade these watches became must-have tools for pilots and symbols of adventure for everyone else.
The Beta Pilot’s Chronograph is our nod to that era—a time when aviation was as much about precision as it was about guts and style.
In the 1950s, pilots needed watches they could rely on, especially in low-light conditions. That’s why watch designers from this era designed pilot watches with large, easy-to-read dials and luminous numerals and hands. It made sure they were easy to read at a glance. The Beta carries this forward.
And let’s not forget the bezel. In the 1950s, rotating bezels weren’t just for show—they were practical tools, helping pilots track time or calculate fuel consumption mid-flight. The Beta keeps the tradition alive with a DLC-coated bezel that’s durable and functional, whether you’re flying or just on the move.
That’s what we’ve captured with Beta, a watch that’s as much about looking good as it is about getting the job done.