Anniversary Gift For Husband
Got this B-17 GMT for my husband on our 20th anniversary. He is so picky about watches, but the WWII Flying Fortress airframe piece in the back and the vintage beige dial with brown leather completely won him over.
Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT — Polished Steel, Beige Dial
€494,95
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Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT — Polished Steel, Beige Dial
€494,95
Sale price
€494,95
Regular price
4.88 reviewsBristol Aviator · view all
- Quartz
- 44mm case
- 50m water resistant
- Scratch Resistant Sapphire crystal
- Free worldwide shipping · duties paid on delivery
- 30-day returns · see return policy
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About this watch
Built around a beige dial, the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT pairs a 44mm case with a Swiss quartz Caliber 515-24H movement. Expect original airframe material from the aircraft it honours set into the caseback, a production run limited to 1945 pieces and a second time zone for travel. It belongs to Hour VI, Field & Adventure, in our Expedition season: a natural choice for adventure travel and everyday rough use.
Model BW17C is a tribute to the iconic Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. This classic aviator design uses a precise and reliable Swiss quartz movement with a GMT function. The Super-LumiNova dial is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The case back displays original airframe material from Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress SN#41-2595. This particular aircraft is a rare B-17E, was named "Desert Rat" and "Tangerine", and entered service February 14, 1942. It is currently undergoing an extensive restoration and will once again return to the air. The rugged B-17 flew for the Allied Air Forces in every theater of WWII and beyond. It is certainly one of the most iconic heavy bombers of WWII. Of the 12,731 B-17's built 46 complete airframes survive with fewer than 10 still flying. This model is limited to 1945 units in honor of the end of WWII.
Specifications
- Model: BW17C
- Case Size: 44mm
- Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire
- Strap: Brown Leather
- Case: Stainless Steel 316L
- Finish: Stainless Steel - Polished
- Dial Color: Beige
- Crown: B-17 Silhouette
- Water Resistant: 5 ATM
- Case Back: Original B-17 Flying Fortress airframe Artifact Displayed
- Movement: Swiss Quartz Chronograph Caliber 515-24H
- Documentation: Manual, Warranty Card, Certificate of Authenticity
- Warranty: 2 years
Trademarks, trade names, aircraft models and company names are used for descriptive purposes only, to identify and describe the actual aircraft artifact incorporated into the watch.
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Questions & answers
What movement powers the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT?
It runs on a Swiss quartz chronograph caliber 515-24H. Quartz keeps it accurate and low-maintenance; the battery simply needs replacing every few years.
Can I swim with the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT?
Only splashes. It is rated to 50m (5 ATM), which handles rain and hand-washing, but it is not intended for swimming or submersion.
Will the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT fit my wrist?
The case measures 44mm — a bold size that suits larger wrists (roughly 17.5 cm / 6.9 in and up). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
What is set into the caseback of the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT?
The caseback holds a genuine piece of B-17 Flying Fortress airframe, visible through the back of the case — a direct link to the aircraft the watch honours.
Is the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT a limited edition?
Yes. Production is limited to 1945 pieces, so once the run sells out it will not be repeated.
Who is the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT for?
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour VI — Field & Adventure, part of the Expedition season, and suits travel, the outdoors and long days on the move. It also appears in our Pilot & Aviation edit. Its second time zone makes it part of our GMT & Travel edit.
Is the Bristol B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute GMT authentic, and what warranty is included?
Yes. It ships brand-new and boxed from the brand's verified channel, with a 2-year warranty. Unworn watches can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
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Owners say
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Warm Beige Dial
Wore this out to dinner and to the jobsite office on Monday. The beige dial and brown stitched leather look great in Texas sunlight. My only minor gripe is the date window is a little small without my reading glasses.
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Flying Fortress heritage done right
As a private pilot and WWII aviation reader in New Hampshire, the B-17 Flying Fortress has always been my favorite aircraft. This polished steel GMT with the vintage beige dial, 24-hour hand, and genuine B-17 airframe metal set into the 1945-piece limited caseback is a joy to wear.
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Clean GMT Hand Alignment
Checked the hand alignment and sapphire crystal clarity as soon as I unboxed it. The Swiss Caliber 515-24H hits the markers cleanly, the 44mm polished 316L case feels solid on my wrist, and the B-17 airframe inlay is flush.
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Classic Bomber Leather Strap
The factory brown leather band with contrast stitching pairs nicely with the polished steel lugs and beige B-17 dial. I also swapped an olive drab canvas strap onto it for a weekend fly-in, and the 44mm case looked right at home.
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44mm B-17 Beige Dial GMT
Great 44mm fit on my wrist. Love the B-17 caseback relic and stitched leather.
CSReply from ChronoSeasons
Appreciate the review, Zachary! Enjoy wearing your B-17 Flying Fortress Tribute.
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Real B-17 Metal
I was skeptical about buying a commemorative pilot watch online, but the polished 316L case, sapphire crystal, and authentic B-17 Flying Fortress airframe metal in the caseback are the real deal. The crown threads and detents are tight at first and take a firm push to catch.
CSReply from ChronoSeasons
Thanks for the feedback, Walter! Those tight crown gaskets help protect the movement against moisture and dust, and they will smooth out with use.
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Accurate Swiss 515-24H GMT
The 44mm polished 316L stainless steel case is cleanly finished with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a legible beige dial. I use the 24-hour GMT hand daily to track overseas suppliers from Grand Rapids, and the brown stitched leather strap sits flat on my wrist.
CSReply from ChronoSeasons
Thank you, Joshua! Glad the Swiss 515-24H GMT function is proving useful for tracking your international suppliers.