Flight instruments and pilots' watches have long forged the reputation of major horological signatures like IWC or historical aviation chronographs by Heuer. Similarly, anyone interested in space or sports icons like the Omega Speedmaster knows the crucial importance of a watch's profile—specifically that unique warmth and character provided by the vintage domed hesalite crystals of the era.
With the X-Series, Elka Watch Co. reinterprets this technical, cockpit-inspired aesthetic. To recreate the exact neo-vintage charm and beautiful light distortions of period dials, we have equipped the X-Series with a Chevé-box sapphire crystal. This ultra-domed profile, which is highly complex and costly to machine, captures the essence of historical Speedmasters or vintage pilot watches, while offering the scratch-resistant durability of modern sapphire. It is the perfect alternative for the collector who demands the character of an authentic instrument watch alongside the rigorous craftsmanship of modern independent watchmaking.
Link to the models: https://www.elkawatch.ch/watches-straps/x-series