PRAESIDUS The PAC-76 38mm Men's Military Chronograph Watch

The PAC-76 embodies a rich heritage of bi-compax pilot chronographs, trusted by the RAF before digital watches. Featuring a VK64 Meca-Quartz movement, it offers quartz precision with the classic sweep of a mechanical chronograph. This A PILOT BI-COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH is a revival of the now by-gone era of military analog chronographs.

The PAC-76 features a sleek 38mm asymmetric case made possible by the VK64 MecaQuartz movement. Despite its bi-compax functions, it wears comfortably on the wrist, while the asymmetrical design adds durability. This STREAMLINED AND COMPACT watch is a genuine 70s field chronograph blending military precision with iconic 70s flair. With oversized indexes and a distinct PRAESIDUS logo, it embodies vintage pilot chronographs.

For A 70'S CHRONOGRAPH FOR THE FIELD, varying dial textures ensure visibility, with embossed main indexes and patina lume points for prominence. Debossed sub-dials feature a vinyl texture for contrast, providing ENHANCED LEGIBILITY. The Black Leather Strap variation of the PAC-76 is the most classic version; matching the main dial color of the watch-head for a RUGGED ELEGANCE, a timeless yet functional combination, perfect for any occasion.

The distinct over-sized 12 and 6 indexes are both a legibility choice as well as a 70s esthetic choice; the last decade of mechanical chronograph dominance. Our design pays homage to the bi-compax chronographs used mainly by the USAF & RAF. Back then, pilots would use the chrono function as a calculation tool on the fly for speed, fuel consumption and navigation.

Featuring increased the legibility through the use of varying textures, the PAC-76 is a modernized take on the original layout. Both debossed sub-dials have gotten a Vinyl texture while the main dial uses a popcorn texture reducing the risk of confusion when glancing at the watch. With embossed indexes as well, there's plenty of volume to increase legibility.

The PAC-76 is a revival of the now by-gone era of military analog chronographs. Its distinct over-sized 12 and 6 indexes are both a legibility choice as well as a 70s esthetic choice; the last decade of mechanical chronograph dominance. Our design pays homage to the bi-compax chronographs used mainly by the USAF & RAF. Back then, pilots would use the chrono function as a calculation tool on the fly for speed, fuel consumption and navigation.

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