Revue Thommen - Airspeed Flyback Big Date Cronografo Pilota automatico calibro J8151 - Men - 2000-2010
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Revue Thommen Airspeed Flyback Big Date ref. 16085.6, a 42 mm stainless steel automatic pilot’s chronograph from the 2000s, with a silver dial, brown leather strap, big date at 12 o’clock and a flyback function; has normal signs of wear, the reset button may not fully reset the chronograph, no box or papers, and movement is automatic J8151 requiring service.
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An aviator chronograph with a little extra: the Flyback.
This Revue Thommen Airspeed ref. 16085 is an automatic Swiss chronograph with strong and explicit aeronautical inspiration: large, clearly legible Arabic numerals, silver dial, subdials at 3–6–9, tachymeter on the rim. But what sets it apart from traditional chronographs are two complications that catch the eye at first glance:
The Big Date at 12 o'clock – It isn’t the simple date window found on standard chronographs: it’s a true Big Date implemented with a dedicated module, visible with two large-format digits on the dial. It’s the feature that makes this version instantly recognizable.
The Flyback function – While the chronograph is running, just press the reset button to zero and restart the timing instantly, without stopping and starting anew. A complication beloved by pilots (from which the name derives) and rarely present in this price range.
The heart: automatic movement J8151 – The movement is built on the proven Valjoux/ETA 7750 chronograph platform, one of the most robust and respected Swiss automatic calibers, enriched with the Big Date module. The finish can be admired through the transparent case back, where the rotor and movement in action are visible.
Revue Thommen: a name, a history – A Swiss maison with a century-old tradition tied to flight instruments and measurement tools, a symbol of technical and niche watchmaking. A brand highly appreciated by aviation watch enthusiasts, still relatively little known to the general public: precisely for this reason its Flyback/Big Date chronographs prove to be surprisingly rare on the used market.
Conditions:
Watch in overall excellent aesthetic condition, with normal light signs of wear compatible with age. Dial very well preserved. Movement functioning.
"NOTA IMPORTANTE: The chronograph requires service. The reset pusher at 4 o'clock does not correctly reset the chronograph hands. The other functions (timekeeping, big date, and start/stop) are operational. A service by a watchmaker is recommended"+
Details:
Brand Revue Thommen
Collection Airspeed
Model Airspeed Flyback Big Date
Reference 16085 (variant 16085.6)
Movement Automatic, caliber Revue Thommen J8151 (base Valjoux/ETA 7750 + Big Date module)
Functions Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, Flyback function, Big Date at 12, tachymeter
Case Stainless steel, diameter approx. 42 mm, lug width 22 mm
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Case back Transparent
Water resistance 50 m / 5 ATM
Dial Silver, large Arabic numerals, subdials at 3/6/9, orange chronograph hands
Strap Brown leather with integrated Generic buckle (See photo)
No box no papers.
A timepiece of great charm, ideal for those seeking a classic watch, complete and rich in high-level details.
Shipped via insured express courier with tracking.
The watch is Used in excellent condition 8/10.
An aviator chronograph with a little extra: the Flyback.
This Revue Thommen Airspeed ref. 16085 is an automatic Swiss chronograph with strong and explicit aeronautical inspiration: large, clearly legible Arabic numerals, silver dial, subdials at 3–6–9, tachymeter on the rim. But what sets it apart from traditional chronographs are two complications that catch the eye at first glance:
The Big Date at 12 o'clock – It isn’t the simple date window found on standard chronographs: it’s a true Big Date implemented with a dedicated module, visible with two large-format digits on the dial. It’s the feature that makes this version instantly recognizable.
The Flyback function – While the chronograph is running, just press the reset button to zero and restart the timing instantly, without stopping and starting anew. A complication beloved by pilots (from which the name derives) and rarely present in this price range.
The heart: automatic movement J8151 – The movement is built on the proven Valjoux/ETA 7750 chronograph platform, one of the most robust and respected Swiss automatic calibers, enriched with the Big Date module. The finish can be admired through the transparent case back, where the rotor and movement in action are visible.
Revue Thommen: a name, a history – A Swiss maison with a century-old tradition tied to flight instruments and measurement tools, a symbol of technical and niche watchmaking. A brand highly appreciated by aviation watch enthusiasts, still relatively little known to the general public: precisely for this reason its Flyback/Big Date chronographs prove to be surprisingly rare on the used market.
Conditions:
Watch in overall excellent aesthetic condition, with normal light signs of wear compatible with age. Dial very well preserved. Movement functioning.
"NOTA IMPORTANTE: The chronograph requires service. The reset pusher at 4 o'clock does not correctly reset the chronograph hands. The other functions (timekeeping, big date, and start/stop) are operational. A service by a watchmaker is recommended"+
Details:
Brand Revue Thommen
Collection Airspeed
Model Airspeed Flyback Big Date
Reference 16085 (variant 16085.6)
Movement Automatic, caliber Revue Thommen J8151 (base Valjoux/ETA 7750 + Big Date module)
Functions Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, Flyback function, Big Date at 12, tachymeter
Case Stainless steel, diameter approx. 42 mm, lug width 22 mm
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Case back Transparent
Water resistance 50 m / 5 ATM
Dial Silver, large Arabic numerals, subdials at 3/6/9, orange chronograph hands
Strap Brown leather with integrated Generic buckle (See photo)
No box no papers.
A timepiece of great charm, ideal for those seeking a classic watch, complete and rich in high-level details.
Shipped via insured express courier with tracking.
The watch is Used in excellent condition 8/10.
Details
Brand
Revue Thommen
Gender
Men
Model
Airspeed Flyback Big Date Cronografo Pilota automatico calibro J8151
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
2000-2010
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
42 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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