Airain Type 20 70 ANS Chronograph 421.702
The Airain Type 20 70 ANS Chronograph 421.702 is a faithful tribute to one of the most historically significant military pilot watches ever produced, celebrating 70 years of the legendary French Type 20 specification. Drawing heavily from the original aviation-issued designs of the 1950s, this chronograph features a beautifully balanced bi-compax dial, oversized Arabic numerals, syringe-style hands, and a highly legible layout built with pure functionality in mind. The stainless steel case maintains vintage-inspired proportions, while the hand-wound flyback chronograph movement preserves the authentic mechanical experience that made the original Type 20 such a respected tool among military aviators.
What makes the 70 ANS edition especially compelling is its commitment to historical accuracy without sacrificing modern reliability. Every detail—from the domed crystal to the restrained dial finishing—feels intentional and rooted in Airain’s aviation heritage. The flyback chronograph function allows pilots to instantly reset and restart timing sequences with a single push, reinforcing the watch’s true military roots rather than simply borrowing the aesthetic. For collectors, the 421.702 represents more than a vintage-inspired chronograph—it’s a carefully executed revival of a historically important pilot’s watch that captures the spirit of mid-century aviation while remaining highly wearable today.
The Movement:
The Type 20 is powered by the caliber AM2, a hand-wound column wheel chronograph movement developed by Manufacture AMT in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. This movement features a flyback function, allowing pilots to quickly reset the chronograph and start a new timing event without delay. It boasts a power reserve of 63 hours and includes 23 jewels with Incabloc shock protection, ensuring durability and precision.
Information:
Reference: 421.702
Bracelet: Beige leather strap with Horizon Blue leather lining and Airain signed double buckle
Case: 39mm x 14,77mm (10,85mm w/o crystal) Thickness x 47.5mm lug to lug
Case Material: Stainless steel case with brushed and polished finishing
Water Resistance: 50m (5ATM)
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: Caliber AM2(Manufacture AMT) - Manual wound column-wheel chronograph with flyback
Hands: Rhodium polished hands with beige Super-Luminova®
Dial: Horizon Blue grained dial with Arabic numerals in beige Super-Luminova®
Bezel: Bi-directional, friction - Stainless steel 12hour countdown bezel with black numerals and triangle
Functions: HMS, Chronograph
Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card
Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5"
Condition: New
The Airain Type 20 70 ANS Chronograph 421.702 is a faithful tribute to one of the most historically significant military pilot watches ever produced, celebrating 70 years of the legendary French Type 20 specification. Drawing heavily from the original aviation-issued designs of the 1950s, this chronograph features a beautifully balanced bi-compax dial, oversized Arabic numerals, syringe-style hands, and a highly legible layout built with pure functionality in mind. The stainless steel case maintains vintage-inspired proportions, while the hand-wound flyback chronograph movement preserves the authentic mechanical experience that made the original Type 20 such a respected tool among military aviators.
What makes the 70 ANS edition especially compelling is its commitment to historical accuracy without sacrificing modern reliability. Every detail—from the domed crystal to the restrained dial finishing—feels intentional and rooted in Airain’s aviation heritage. The flyback chronograph function allows pilots to instantly reset and restart timing sequences with a single push, reinforcing the watch’s true military roots rather than simply borrowing the aesthetic. For collectors, the 421.702 represents more than a vintage-inspired chronograph—it’s a carefully executed revival of a historically important pilot’s watch that captures the spirit of mid-century aviation while remaining highly wearable today.
The Movement:
The Type 20 is powered by the caliber AM2, a hand-wound column wheel chronograph movement developed by Manufacture AMT in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. This movement features a flyback function, allowing pilots to quickly reset the chronograph and start a new timing event without delay. It boasts a power reserve of 63 hours and includes 23 jewels with Incabloc shock protection, ensuring durability and precision.
Information:
Reference: 421.702
Bracelet: Beige leather strap with Horizon Blue leather lining and Airain signed double buckle
Case: 39mm x 14,77mm (10,85mm w/o crystal) Thickness x 47.5mm lug to lug
Case Material: Stainless steel case with brushed and polished finishing
Water Resistance: 50m (5ATM)
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: Caliber AM2(Manufacture AMT) - Manual wound column-wheel chronograph with flyback
Hands: Rhodium polished hands with beige Super-Luminova®
Dial: Horizon Blue grained dial with Arabic numerals in beige Super-Luminova®
Bezel: Bi-directional, friction - Stainless steel 12hour countdown bezel with black numerals and triangle
Functions: HMS, Chronograph
Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card
Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5"
Condition: New
Description
The Airain Type 20 70 ANS Chronograph 421.702 is a faithful tribute to one of the most historically significant military pilot watches ever produced, celebrating 70 years of the legendary French Type 20 specification. Drawing heavily from the original aviation-issued designs of the 1950s, this chronograph features a beautifully balanced bi-compax dial, oversized Arabic numerals, syringe-style hands, and a highly legible layout built with pure functionality in mind. The stainless steel case maintains vintage-inspired proportions, while the hand-wound flyback chronograph movement preserves the authentic mechanical experience that made the original Type 20 such a respected tool among military aviators.
What makes the 70 ANS edition especially compelling is its commitment to historical accuracy without sacrificing modern reliability. Every detail—from the domed crystal to the restrained dial finishing—feels intentional and rooted in Airain’s aviation heritage. The flyback chronograph function allows pilots to instantly reset and restart timing sequences with a single push, reinforcing the watch’s true military roots rather than simply borrowing the aesthetic. For collectors, the 421.702 represents more than a vintage-inspired chronograph—it’s a carefully executed revival of a historically important pilot’s watch that captures the spirit of mid-century aviation while remaining highly wearable today.
The Movement:
The Type 20 is powered by the caliber AM2, a hand-wound column wheel chronograph movement developed by Manufacture AMT in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. This movement features a flyback function, allowing pilots to quickly reset the chronograph and start a new timing event without delay. It boasts a power reserve of 63 hours and includes 23 jewels with Incabloc shock protection, ensuring durability and precision.
Information:
Reference: 421.702
Bracelet: Beige leather strap with Horizon Blue leather lining and Airain signed double buckle
Case: 39mm x 14,77mm (10,85mm w/o crystal) Thickness x 47.5mm lug to lug
Case Material: Stainless steel case with brushed and polished finishing
Water Resistance: 50m (5ATM)
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: Caliber AM2(Manufacture AMT) - Manual wound column-wheel chronograph with flyback
Hands: Rhodium polished hands with beige Super-Luminova®
Dial: Horizon Blue grained dial with Arabic numerals in beige Super-Luminova®
Bezel: Bi-directional, friction - Stainless steel 12hour countdown bezel with black numerals and triangle
Functions: HMS, Chronograph
Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card
Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5"
Condition: New
