801-A "Aircraft" Models

Inspired by the technical layout and colors of the Hamilton and Elgin model 37500 aircraft clock from WWII, the 801-A brings a look and color contrast that is unique, yet visually appealing. The layout is technical, but still easy to read at a glance, with a pilot watch look that is unmatched.

Behind the dial is our American 801 movement. Like many things that we do at RGM, the 801 is inspired by America's great watchmaking past. The bridges are reminiscent of the Keystone Howard Watch Company's "Edward Howard" model, their flagship watch, and one of the high-grade watches of its time. The unique winding click is inspired by the Illinois Watch Company's "Illini" model and the deep polished winding wheels are finished like those of the Illinois "Bunn Special". Like the great Railroad watches from America's past, the 801 has a high-grade finish that denotes the quality of its construction.

Movement Caliber: In-House RGM Caliber 801, Manual wind, 19 jewels, 18,000 vph. Rhodium or Gold, Hand finished - Cote de Geneve, perlage. Unique 5-tooth winding click. Optional wolf's tooth winding wheels. 90% made in the USA.

Functions: Hour / Minute / Second

Case: Brushed 316L Stainless Steel. 42.0 mm X 10.5 mm. Sapphire crystal front and back, 22mm lug width, and water-resistant to 5-ATM. Case length from lug end to lug end 52mm.

Weight: 2.5 oz. (with Stainless Steel Bracelet: 6.3 oz)

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL 801-A MODELS

Featured

801-A "Aircraft"

$8950.00

The classic technical aircraft clock layout, original green color printing, and Super-LumiNova hands and markers optimize readability.

801-A "Aircraft" Red

$8950.00

The classic technical aircraft clock layout, new red printing, and Super-LumiNova hands and markers optimize readability. The red gives a more modern twist to this classic.

801-A Dial Options

Three dials are available: each version has the Minutes, 1 to 12 hours, and 13 to 24 hours. You choose which you would like to be the largest set of numbers.

801-A Red Dial Options

Three dials are available: each version has the Minutes, 1 to 12 hours, and 13 to 24 hours. You choose which you would like to be the largest set of numbers.

801-A Back and Movement

RGM's in house American 801 movement.

Stainless-steel Bracelet $895

Featured

Optional Stop Second "Hacking Second"

$1750.

With this option, the balance and second hand will stop when the crown is pulled into set position.

NOTE: This option is included with the 801SW movement.

Optional Wolfs Tooth Winding Wheels

$1450.

The beauty of these traditionally shaped teeth is another reminder of America's great watchmaking past. Watches like the Howard "Edward Howard" model, one of the highest-grade watches of its time, had the same type of winding wheels.

Optional Custom Engraved Balance Bridge

$1250.

Custom engraved balance bridge allows a personalized movement. There is room for only a few characters or a small logo.

Optional Motor Barrel System

$2950.

We have now made the Caliber 20's Motor Barrel system available on the Caliber 801 as an option.

(Not available with the Wolfs Tooth winding wheels option)

Optional Swan Neck Regulator

$2750.

Flat polished by hand.

Optional Swan Neck regulator with solid gold hand engraved balance bridge.

$3950.

Hand-engraved bridge with flat polished regulator parts.

Exploded View of Our RGM Motor Barrel System

For more information on the "Motor Barrel" see our Caliber 20 watch on this site.

Inspiration Behind The Caliber 801 Winding Click

The 801's unique winding click is inspired by the Illinois Watch Company's "Illini" model. It was designed by American watchmaker Charles E. DeLong who had many watch related patents.

Original Patent drawing number 1283476 Nov 1918, Watch Main Spring Click Illinois