Junghans Pilot Automatic 27/4490.00 | 43.3mm Dark Grey Dial
$ 2,510.00
Selected by Legend of Time
A true Junghans aviation design, simplified for everyday wear.
The distinctive 12-notch rotating bezel carries Junghans pilot-watch history into a cleaner automatic design with small seconds and a date at 12 o’clock. Its 43.3 mm satin-finished steel case has confident wrist presence, while the dark grey luminous dial and riveted black leather strap preserve the direct character of an aviation instrument.
At a Glance
✓ Automatic Caliber J800.1.6
✓ 38-Hour Power Reserve
✓ Small Seconds and Date
✓ Dark Grey Effect-Lacquer Dial
✓ 43.3 mm Satin Steel Case
✓ Domed Sapphire Crystal
✓ Bidirectional Pilot Bezel
✓ 10 Bar Water Resistance
✓ Riveted Black Leather Strap
✓ Official Junghans Warranty
Junghans Pilot
An Instrument Watch with Genuine Aviation History
Junghans began producing clocks for aircraft in the early twentieth century and later developed a distinctive pilot’s chronograph for German military pilots in the 1950s. Its unmistakable rotating bezel, shaped with 12 concave notches, became a lasting signature of the company’s aviation watches.
This modern automatic interpretation carries that history forward with a cleaner display. Large luminous numerals, a date at 12 o’clock and small seconds at 6 o’clock give the dial the direct visual order of a cockpit instrument without the additional registers of a chronograph.
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Selected by Legend of Time
Historic Character, Simplified for Daily Wear
We selected this reference because it feels unmistakably like a purpose-built pilot watch without becoming visually busy. The historic bezel, riveted leather strap and luminous dial provide the aviation character, while the restrained automatic display makes it intuitive to read and easy to appreciate beyond its historical connection.
On the Wrist
Confident, Deliberate Presence
At 43.3 mm, this is a watch designed to be noticed. Its 12.5 mm height gives it a broad, controlled profile rather than the bulk of a taller mechanical chronograph. The satin-finished steel case, dark dial and black riveted leather strap keep that presence purposeful. It is best suited to someone who wants an instrument watch to feel clearly present on the wrist rather than disappear beneath a cuff.
In Daily Use
Immediate Information
The large hour numerals and luminous hour and minute hands make the time easy to locate at a glance. The curved date display at 12 o’clock visually balances the recessed small-seconds dial at 6. The bidirectional bezel can be aligned with the minute hand to follow a short elapsed interval, adding a useful function without introducing another dial display.
The Twelve-Notch Bezel
The 12 concave notches are not a generic pilot-watch decoration. They recall the rotating bezel of the Junghans pilot’s chronograph developed in the 1950s and provide a distinctive shape that is easy to grasp. The historic Junghans lettering on the dial completes the connection to the company’s aviation past.
Technical Specifications
Reference
27/4490.00
Collection
Junghans Pilot
Movement
Junghans Caliber J800.1.6, automatic mechanical
Power Reserve
Up to 38 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds and date at 12 o’clock
Case
Satin-finished stainless steel
Dimensions
43.3 mm diameter; 12.5 mm height
Bezel
Bidirectional rotating bezel with luminous dot and 12 concave notches
Caseback
Stainless steel caseback secured with seven screws and engraved “Aviation”
Crystal
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Dial
Domed matte dark grey effect-lacquer dial with historic Junghans lettering; minute track and hour numerals with green luminous material
Hands
Satin-finished hour and minute hands with green luminous material; beige-painted seconds hand
Water Resistance
Up to 10 bar
Strap
Black riveted leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle
Purchase Confidence
Your purchase includes the original Junghans presentation box, official documentation and the full two-year Junghans manufacturer warranty.
Legend of Time is an Authorized Junghans Dealer. Every new watch is factory authentic, inspected before shipment and sent with complimentary insured delivery within the United States.
Official Two-Year Junghans Manufacturer Warranty. Legend of Time is an Authorized Junghans Dealer.
