Airain Type 20 Chronograph Furtivite Limited Edition 421.889

The Airain Type 20 Chronograph Furtivité Limited Edition 421.889 is a stealthy, aviation-inspired chronograph that reimagines one of the most iconic military pilot watch designs through a darker, more contemporary lens. Drawing from the historic French Type 20 specification, this limited-edition model retains the classic bi-compax chronograph layout, oversized crown, and highly legible dial architecture that made the originals legendary among military aviators. The “Furtivité” execution introduces a more subdued and tactical aesthetic, featuring darkened tones and refined finishing that give the watch a distinctly modern edge without losing its vintage soul. Powered by a hand-wound chronograph movement, it stays true to the mechanical spirit of the original Type 20 watches.

The Type 20 Furtivité Limited Edition is a testament to stealthiness. Its name was chosen to emphasise its military overtones and its exclusive and elusive character. The anthracite shade provided by its Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating offers enhanced durability and lends it a sleek, inconspicuous identity that subtly complements any outfit. The Type 20 Furtivité is limited to 134 pieces.

The Movement:

The Type 20 is powered by the caliber AM2, a hand-wound column wheel chronograph movement developed by Manufacture AMT in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. This movement features a flyback function, allowing pilots to quickly reset the chronograph and start a new timing event without delay. It boasts a power reserve of 63 hours and includes 23 jewels with Incabloc shock protection, ensuring durability and precision.

Reference: 421.889

Limited: 134 Pieces

Bracelet: Anthracite suede strap with Airain signed double buckle

Case: 39mm x 14,77mm (10,85mm w/o crystal) Thickness x 47.5mm lug to lug

Case Material: Stainless steel case with anthracite DLC coating and brushed and polished finishing

Water Resistance: 50m (5ATM)

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: Caliber AM2(Manufacture AMT) - Manual wound column-wheel chronograph with flyback

Hands: Anthracite polished hands with beige Super-Luminova®

Dial: Anthracite dial with Arabic numerals in beige Super-Luminova®

Bezel: Bi-directional, friction - Stainless steel with 12hour countdown bezel with anthracite DLC coating

Functions: HMS, Chronograph

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5"

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Airain is a historic French watch brand founded in 1934 that became best known for producing military pilot chronographs for the French armed forces during the 1950s and 1960s. The brand earned its reputation through the legendary Type 20 flyback chronograph, a watch developed to meet strict specifications set by the French Ministry of Defense for military aviators.
The Airain Type 20 became one of the most respected military chronographs of its era thanks to its flyback functionality, rotating bezel, highly legible dial, and rugged reliability. Alongside brands like Breguet and Dodane, Airain helped define the golden age of French aviation watches.

Today, Airain has been revived with faithful modern recreations of its historic Type 20 and Type 21 chronographs. The brand continues to focus on vintage inspired aviation watches that combine mid century military design with modern Swiss manufacturing and mechanical reliability.