OW C-1000 FAGN

Most Ollech & Wajs watches, to a lesser or greater extent, are inspired by our military heritage and informed by the research and development carried out by our special projects division - Dept.000. However, every now and again a watch created specifically for military use crosses over into our general collection. The C-1000 FAGN is one such watch.

In 2021 Ollech & Wajs was invited to submit a watch to the National Gendarmerie Air Force for evaluation. The watch had to be equal to the extreme challenges faced 24/7 by its elite helicopter crews at a second’s notice. A standard C-1000 was selected for an extended period of testing by the National Gendarmerie Air Force, where is was worn on active duty in a variety of actual missions across an 18 month period on La Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean. The C-1000 was subjected to the rigours of daily use and outperformed several other watches from reputable Swiss and French manufacturers. 

Chosen for the quality of its movement, its robust characteristics and outstanding water resistance, the OW C-1000 was customised to FAGN’s own specifications. The diver’s bezel was replaced with a bespoke 60-minutes navigation bezel and the watch was equipped with a lightweight, single piece military-grade nylon strap, inspired by the FAGN pilot’s iconic blue flying suits. A custom blue Super-LumiNova® handset was fitted to the dial which was then signed with the FAGN insignia. 

The C-1000 FAGN will be almost identical to the operational version but with its own 60-minutes pilot’s bezel. It will also have a special engraved case back bearing the regiment’s official badge..

The C -1000 FAGN is powered by a Soprod Newton Precision P092; automatic, date-only calendar with 44-hour power reserve. The Soprod Newton P092 movement is independently tested for dependability and durability at the internationally renowned Laboratoire Dubois in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and has been awarded a Chronofiable® certification. OW worked with Soprod for 6 months to develop a fully bespoke version of the Newton, fine tuned to OW's exacting specification and adjusted in 5 positions. The movement is finished with a co-designed, custom engraved OW Zurich 1956 rotor. This inimitable movement carries OW’s own ‘Precision’ rating, reserved for movements of only the highest quality.

We also offer a COSC-certified version of this movement as an optional upgrade. A COSC-certified movement is one that has passed accuracy tests by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute. First of all we select, match and assemble the very best components and our own specialist horologer tests each movement to ensure that only those that perform with least variance are submitted to COSC. The certification process itself involves rigorous testing over 15 days, during which each movement is evaluated across various positions and temperatures to ensure it maintains a precise daily rate. Each chronometer certified movement receives an individual serial number and a certificate from COSC. This unique certification serial number is engraved onto the mainplate of each movement, assuring that it has undergone and passed the stringent testing. A C-1000 FAGN fitted with a COSC movement will have a specially engraved crown to denote its chronometer status.

The C-1000 FAGN comes on a lightweight, single piece military-grade ' FAGN blue' nylon strap, and the ever popular M-Heritage, stainless steel mesh bracelet may be purchased as an accessory for an additional 126 CHF.

Year
2024

Dimensions
39.5 mm × 15.8 mm

Case
Brushed 316L stainless steel, screwed back, screw-down crown, rotating bezel 12H. origin, manufactured and engraved in Jura, Switzerland

Glass
Sapphire with anti-glare treatment

Dial
Hands blue Super-LumiNova®, indexes cream Super-LumiNova®

Water resistance
1000m/ 100atm

Movement
Automatic, bespoke Soprod Newton Precision P092; date-only calendar, with semi-instantaneous changes and quick adjustment using the crown; stop seconds; 4Hz 28,800 vibrations per hour; 23 jewels; 44-hour power reserve. The Soprod Newton P092 movement is independently tested for dependability and durability at the internationally renowned Laboratoire Dubois in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and has been awarded a Chronofiable® certification. COSC Certification available as an option.


Average Accuracy
+/-5 seconds per day, adjusted in five positions. (COSC version average accuracy +/-  in accordance with COSC tolerances)

Nylon 'FAGN Blue' band
20 mm, military-grade nylon one-piece band, made in Great Britain, hand-finished in Switzerland, with a stainless steel thorn buckle, signed ‘OWZ 1956’

M-Heritage bracelet 
20 mm medium gauge, stainless steel mesh bracelet, hand-brushed, reinforced ends, with an OW-engraved thorn buckle (Available as an add on for an additional 126 CHF)

Origin
Handmade in the Swiss Jura

In stock with an estimated delivery time of around 4 weeks from order date.

Free shipping by FedEx, which includes all import taxes, customs duties, customs clearance fees, VAT and handling fees.

For shipment to countries beyond  the European Community, Great Britain, Canada and the United States, where the prepaid tax service cannot  always be offered, we offer our customers the  benefit of a special rebate,  via a 15% discount, corresponding to the average import duty and tax percentages in the countries listed above. This amount will serve as compensation for any such charges by local tax authorities.

Please note that the stainless steel bracelet should always be adjusted by a competent watchmaker.

Swiss made percentage is calculated according to Swiss regulations and may vary, depending on the exact configuration of the watch. This percentage does not include straps or packaging.