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DuFrane Watches Bergstrom 42mm MkIV Manual Wind Pilot Watch
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DuFrane Watches · Bergstrom 42mm MkIV Manual Wind Pilot Watch

DuFrane Watches Bergstrom 42mm MkIV Manual Wind Pilot Watch

$999In stock
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Case

Diameter
41.5mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-lug
50mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Manual
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Owners praise the DuFrane Watches Bergstrom 42mm MkIV Manual Wind Pilot Watch for its classic pilot aesthetic, vintage feel, and value under $1,000, with one owner wearing it daily since purchase. Reviewers note the "poire squelette" hands and manual wind movement contribute to its vintage appeal. Some find the lume on the hands and numerals to be different shades when charged, and the screw bars for strap changes are considered cumbersome. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the DuFrane Watches Bergstrom 42mm MkIV Manual Wind Pilot Watch highly for its unique character and strong value proposition.

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