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About This Product
Inspired by square-plate cockpit instruments, the Etika Square replicates the rugged mounting of 1930s flight desks. Its chassis is locked by four structural safety bolts, mimicking the anti-vibration fixings used by airmail pioneers. The dual vertical sub-dials and “Clous de Paris” texture offer the high-contrast legibility of a drift meter. A robust, architectured timepiece designed as a precision tool for the modern explorer.
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 Navigator’s Plate
Its design is a tribute to the thigh-mounted navigation watches used by reconnaissance pilots, which were fixed onto square plates and strapped over flight suits. David Van Heim envisioned a “chassis” case: a robust square base secured by four structural bolts, mimicking the rivets used to fasten flight harnesses.
The watch’s strength lies in its dual nature: a technical dial with twin sub-dials echoing drift meters, protected by a brushed metal armor. The top-stitched leather strap anchors the piece to its heritage—the men who mapped the world from above.
Specifications
CASE
Material
Stainless Steel
Dimensions
Ø 42 mm
10mm thick (with glass)
Caseback
Stainless Steel
Glass
Hard Mineral
Water resistance
30m (3 ATM)
DIAL & HANDS
Color
White tones
Indications
GMT / Date
Finishes
Multi-layered dial construction
Hands
Second / Hour / Minute Date hands
Polished finish
MOVEMENT
Type
Quartz
Functions
GMT / 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
87g
Gender
Male
THE LEGACY