Bodensee 8166-5 Watch

The Watch

Combining its unique expertise - honed over decades of experience in aeronautics - with a rigorous selection of materials and authentic, distinctive designs, the iconic German brand Zeppelin offers a wide selection of high-quality watches with a signature aviator style. Every step of the watchmaking process, from design to assembly, receives meticulous attention to deliver an exceptional wrist experience. From the Bodensee collection, this stunning 8166-5 timepiece is the ideal choice for men seeking a high-quality vintage watch. Sporting a full burgundy and grey look, it is carefully crafted in Zeppelin's Ruhla workshops by German master watchmakers to guarantee performance and durability in all conditions. Easy to pair with any outfit, it will accompany you every day with elegance and a modern edge. With a 40 mm diameter and 12 mm thickness, its round stainless steel case is enhanced by a polished finish for added charm. A crown sits at 3 o'clock for easy adjustment of hours and minutes. The dial is protected from shocks by a K1 mineral crystal for comfortable reading for years to come. The snap-back features a transparent opening, offering a fascinating view of the movement's inner workings while maintaining a water resistance of 5 ATM.

The Dial

The round dial houses a burgundy double-circle finish that delivers a smooth analog display while elegantly adorning your wrist. At 7 o'clock, an open heart offers a captivating view of part of the movement. The matte background is swept by two dauphine hands in grey indicating hours and minutes. These emit a blue-green glow in the dark thanks to their luminescent coating, ensuring readability even at night. Marked "Made in Germany", the sunray chapter ring features twelve baton indices surrounding white minute track lines. A small seconds sub-dial between 4 and 5 o'clock completes the time display. The brand also places its name and logo below the 12 o'clock Arabic numeral index, with the movement type indicated at 9 o'clock.

The Movement

The case houses a Japanese-made automatic movement. The Citizen-Miyota 82S5 caliber powers the watch, driving the hands and sub-dial with fluid precision in all conditions for accurate display of hours, minutes, and seconds. It features 21 jewels, beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour - a frequency of 3 Hz - and offers a power reserve of 42 hours.

The Bracelet

A crocodile-embossed bovine leather strap attaches on either side of the case, adding a refined and elegant touch to the watch. It features a burgundy color with lighter-toned topstitching. Easy to pair with any look - from classic to trendy - it will wrap your wrist in supple comfort. It is secured by a stainless steel pin buckle for a safe fit throughout the day.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, or 50 m. It is designed above all for style and to turn heads - but that doesn't mean it can't hold its own against the elements. You can keep it on in the shower, though the Ocarat team recommends leaving it on the edge of the sink to preserve its brilliance and integrity over time. For swimming and diving, we strongly advise against wearing this watch to avoid damage and costly repairs.