Tutima Glashütte has earned their place as one of the most influential and important parts in the history of pilots watches. Dating back to their famous reference 798, also known as the NATO chronograph.
1984 saw the peak of the Cold War conflicts, the Doomsday clock reaching four minutes to midnight, making it the closest we had been to nuclear catastrophe in 30 years. Tensions were high and times were desperate, and through this chaos, Tutima's reference 798 was born. The 798's release was a triumph, introduced firstly to the German airforce and becoming so successful that the 798 quickly gained another contract to supply other NATO members as well.
This watch is one of the last mechanical pilots watches, built with the purpose to be used patrolling the skies. Our modern day pilots now opt for a smartwatch instead, but that change has not stopped the production of these traditional pilot watches.
Tutima Glashütte's M2 range is their collection honouring the original pilots watches. Still remaining as loyal as ever and serving their function as a pilots watch, waiting to be once again soaring through our skies. They have a pressure resistance of up to 15,000 metres above sea level. Resilience is in their nature, being shockproofed for blows, vibrations and accelerations up to 7g.
Though out of use, they are never out of style. The pioneer and chronograph models have a sleek solid, pearl blasted titanium case, offering both strength and a sophisticated look. The dial is a smart velvet black, a classic creation that allows for versatility without being limited by bold colours, designed to complement not overpower.