Praesidus PAC-76 Chronograph Sand Leather les ctes

Praesidus PAC-76 Chronograph Sand Leather

The PAC-76 is a revival of the now by-gone era of military analog chronographs. Its distinct over-sized 12 and 6 indexes are both a legibility choice as well as a 70s esthetic choice ; the last decade of mechanical chronograph dominance. Our design pays homage to the bi-compax chronographs used mainly by the USAF & RAF. Back then, pilots would use the chrono function as a calculation tool on the fly for speed, fuel consumption and navigation.

Featuring increased the legibility through the use of varying textures, the PAC-76 is a modernized take on the original layout. Both debossed sub-dials have gotten a Vinyl texture while the main dial uses a popcorn texture reducing the risk of confusion when glancing at the watch. With embossed indexes as well, there’s plenty of volume to increase legibility.

The Sand Distressed Leather strap is a more liberal interpretation of the kind of straps OG military chronographs would have used. Tapered down from 20 to 16mm, it gives the watch a subdued elegance while highlighting the vintage origins of the piece. Perhaps the coolest part is that this strap will develop an awesome patina as it ages with wear.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dial: Popcorn texture with Vinyl Sub-Dials – Super Luminova Indexes

Case Size/ Diameter: 38MM (without pushers) – K1 Sapphire Coated Crystal  – 10 ATM

Case Thickness Including Glass: 11.8 mm

Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel

Case Finish: Brushed & Sandblasted with Polished Pushers

Case Lug Width: 20mm

Strap Width: 20mm

Glass: K1 Sapphire Coated Crystal

Water Resistance: 10 ATM

Movement: VK 64 Mecaquartz