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About This Product
Inspired by the pressurized windows of vintage airliners, the Etika embodies atmospheric resistance. Its curved chassis is locked by six structural bolts, mimicking the heavy riveting of window frames on aluminum airframes. The dual 12h/24h dial recalls the precision of early cabin pressure gauges. A timepiece designed like a reinforced viewport, offering a window into the golden age of flight.
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping
All orders are shipped from our logistics centers in Switzerland.
Carrier
International Express We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, or Swiss Post, depending on your location. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive a confirmation email containing tracking information and delivery updates.
Duties and Taxes
International and Domestic Orders All orders are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). This means that import duties, taxes, and customs fees are not included in the purchase price. These charges must be paid to the carrier upon delivery
Returns and Exchanges
All sales made by the Company are final. The Company does not accept any returns, refunds, or exchanges, except as expressly provided by applicable law or in accordance with Article 2 below.
Warranty
David Van Heim offers a two-year warranty on parts and labor. This warranty includes shipping costs and shipping insurance.
Please note that the warranty does not cover:
Leather straps or batteries.
Items modified or altered by a third party.
Damage resulting from inappropriate use (shocks, exposure to chemicals, etc.).
All after-sales service requests, whether covered by the warranty or not, are subject to approval by pilo-watches.com prior to shipping authorization.
Warranty Claim Procedure
For any technical assistance, please email us at info@david-van-heim.com.
The Pressurized Viewport
The Etika was born from a fascination with the structural engineering of the first pressurized aircraft, such as the legendary Constellation. Its design is a direct tribute to fuselage windows—those critical openings built to withstand extreme pressure differentials. To prevent the airframe from tearing under stress, engineers used massive reinforcement frames, riveted all around the window’s edge.
The defining characteristic of this model is its “chassis” case. The central unit housing the dial appears embedded and secured by six domed-head bolts. These screws aren’t just for style; they mimic the structural riveting used to seal instruments and viewports to the aircraft’s aluminum skin.
The dual 12h/24h dial mirrors the visual language of drum altimeters and cabin pressure gauges. Wearing an Etika is like carrying a fragment of the airframe—a piece of engineering where every bolt ensures integrity and survival against the vacuum of high altitude.
Specifications
CASE
Material
Black PVD
Dimensions
Ø 48mm
09mm thick (with glass)
Caseback
Stainless Steel
Glass
Hard Mineral
Water resistance
30m (3 ATM)
DIAL & HANDS
Color
Deep Black tones
Indications
Date
Finishes
Multi-layered dial construction
Hands
Second / Hour / Minute / Date hands
Polished finish
MOVEMENT
Type
High-precision Quartz
Functions
Hour / Minute / Second / Date
Remark
Engineered for reliability and multi-zone functionality
STRAP
Material
Leather
Details
Soft-touch finish for optimal comfort
Buckle
Signed Stainless Steel
Brushed finish
Details
Weight
82g
Gender
Male
THE LEGACY
