Graham Chronofighter Limited Edition Chronofighter Nose Art - Anna Limited edition hand painted chronograph. On of only 100.
Basic Info
Listing code : LHNYG4
Brand : Graham
Model : Chronofighter
Reference number : 2CVAS.B22A
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Bracelet material : Leather
Year of production : 2018
Condition : Used (Very good)
Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Australia, Chifley
Price : AU$5,500
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Automatic
Case
Case material : Steel
Case diameter : 44 mm
Water resistance : 10 ATM
Bezel material : Steel
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : Green
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Leather
Bracelet color : Green
Clasp : Fold clasp
Clasp material : Steel
Functions
Chronograph, Date, Weekday
Other
Luminous numerals, Luminous hands, Chronometer, Limited Edition
This particular example of Graham's "Anna" is one of 100 made (worldwide), and has been worn less than half a dozen times. It is in excellent condition, with little signs of wear.
As if Graham’s Chronofighter didn’t stand out enough as it was, the eclectic watch brand have taken their aviation inspired icon to another level, in paying tribute to the WWII era US Air Force and the hand painted ‘pin-up’ ladies which adorned the forward fuselages of their bomber aircraft.
With its extroverted signature design, the Graham Chronofighter has become one of the most distinctive and eyecatching watches produced by any company in recent times. Thanks to its pronounced trigger assembly, it is a watch with loads of character and massive presence on the wrist.
The Chronofighter Vintage Nose Art collection is a series of four very limited edition models, each one featuring a glamorous hand-painted "Belle".
Anna (as seen here) quickly became the most sort after model, not only for the black sunburst dial and her flowing red hair, but also because she was the only one of the Girls that represented the Army.
With her name italicised in a khaki green, above the day and date windows at 9, where the edition number is also displayed, Anna is in her army uniform saluting her air crew. The artwork also uses the subdials as windows.
Beneath the sapphire crystal, the large numerals, indices and hands are filled with Super LumiNova to ensure that, novelty values aside, the watch is still a practical timepiece, and its functionality is not impaired by the watch’s playful character.
Of course the most outstanding feature of the Chronofighter series is its pronounced articulated trigger and the piston reset pusher, which are located on the left of the case, making their use sure and quick using the thumb and forefinger. It’s also particularly relevant to the Vintage Nose Art collection too as its design was directly inspired by thumb operated cockpit instruments, and of course it looks great too.
Inside beats the G1747 automatic self winding movement, which can be appreciated through the sapphire exhibition caseback. Fully wound the movement will run for 48 hours, although of course, any movement on the wrist keeps the power reserve topped up.
An olive green, hand sewn calfskin leather strap with pin buckle ensures a luxuriously comfortable wear on the wrist.
