BLUE DIAMOND WG JourneyThe Retrograde Chronograph pays suitable tribute to the famed jet without being cluttered and fussy in its carefully considered design. The Retrograde edition seemingly brings the instrument panel and cockpit of the Hawker Hunter to the wrist of the wearer with a homage and representation that is still utterly practical and balanced as a timepiece.
Ever since the turn of military aviation in WWI – the term has stuck as a casual reference to describe young men
nicknamed the “Matador”
Led by Flight Commander John Kent and equipped with Hawker Hurricanes
with unique design details drawn from his illustrious Hawker Hurricane
robust yet effortlessly wearable confines of the solid marine grade stainless steel case
A timepiece that not only tells time but also an immersed experience of aviation innovation
providing a timepiece complete with the spirit of a pioneering aircraft of the jet age with the engineered construction and functionality to match
reflecting the intricate details found in the aircraft's interior
and precision in mind
10% of the net sales of each timepiece sold goes towards the important work of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc
and the world air speed record he broke in 1953
To their astonishment