Tutima Grand Flieger
Tutima Grand Flieger: German Pilot's Chronograph
The Tutima Grand Flieger collection is a contemporary reinterpretation of the legendary 1941 Tutima pilot's chronograph, produced in Glashütte, Saxony. In 1984, the Tutima Military Chronograph ref. 798 was selected as the official watch of NATO pilots, a legacy that continues in today's Grand Flieger. Available from ALFYO, an authorized Tutima dealer in Italy.
The icon of German military watchmaking reborn
The distinctive credentials of the original Tutima Flieger Chronograph—the fluted rotating bezel, the unmistakable red reference marker, the black dial, and the luminous cathedral hands—are faithfully recreated. The case is stainless steel, 43mm in diameter and 16mm thick, with 20 ATM (200 meters) water resistance and sapphire crystals on both front and back. The movement is the automatic Tutima Caliber 320 with 25 jewels and a 44-hour power reserve, chronometer-certified according to the German DIN 8319 standard.
Grand Flieger variants at ALFYO
- Grand Flieger Classic Chronograph: vintage fluted bezel, ref. 6402-01 (leather) and 6402-02 (steel bracelet)
- Grand Flieger Airport Chronograph: colored ceramic bezel, 60-minute divisions
- Grand Flieger Classic Automatic: three-hand version with day/date
- Flieger Automatic: modern interpretation of the classic pilot's watch
Interesting facts about the Tutima Grand Flieger
What is the Tutima Grand Flieger?
The Grand Flieger is the modern reinterpretation of the 1941 Tutima pilot's chronograph, originally produced for the Luftwaffe and later for NATO pilots. It is manufactured in Glashütte, Saxony.
Is the Tutima Grand Flieger chronometer-certified?
Yes. The Tutima Caliber 320 is chronometer-certified according to the German DIN 8319 standard, a more rigorous equivalent to the Swiss COSC, with tests conducted for 15 days on the assembled watch.
What is the difference between the Grand Flieger Classic and the Airport?
The Classic maintains the vintage fluted bezel with a red marker, faithful to the 1941 original. The Airport features a smooth bezel with 60-minute divisions and colored ceramic (classic blue, military green, velvet black) in a contemporary interpretation.
What is the power reserve of the Grand Flieger?
The automatic Tutima Caliber 320 offers a 44-hour power reserve, operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and contains 25 jewels. The transparent sapphire case back allows you to admire the rotor with the golden Tutima seal.
Is the watch suitable for daily use and water activities?
Yes. With 20 ATM (200 meters) water resistance, anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown, the Grand Flieger is designed for intensive daily use, travel, and sports activities.