Friedrichshafen Automatic Watch 8568-5

The Watch

Founded in 1899 by Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, Zeppelin has carved out a premier position in the watch market with designs that elevate every appearance. Passionate about the world of aviation, the brand crafts sophisticated models with refined aesthetics and high-quality materials. Blending imagination with expertise, its timepieces are innovative and cater to a wide range of customers. Today, the brand presents the Friedrichshafen Automatic 8568-5 watch. Housed in a gray stainless steel case with a polished finish that ensures a brilliant look, it adapts effortlessly to any wardrobe. Measuring 40 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness, it is protected by a K1 mineral crystal offering an unobstructed view of the dial. A knurled crown at 3 o'clock makes daily adjustments easy. Finally, the transparent snap-on caseback provides water resistance of 5 ATM.

The Dial

This dial, with its captivating aeronautical-inspired design, offers excellent legibility at any time. Gold-toned at the center, it is enhanced by a Clous de Paris finish that lends it an elegant, refined look. Its brushed gray perimeter features a black-dot minute track and Arabic numerals for precise, reliable hour reading. Two blue Breguet-style hands sweep from the center to indicate hours and minutes. To complete the picture, two sub-dials mark the 60 small seconds between 4 and 5 o'clock and the 24-hour display at 9 o'clock. At 12 o'clock, the brand signs its creation with its name and logo, while the opposite side recalls the collection and origin.

The Movement

This timepiece is powered by an automatic movement. Known for its precision, it features caliber 82S7 from Miyota. This Japanese movement ensures reliable performance across all the watch's functions. It is adorned with 21 jewels and features a stop-seconds mechanism for easy time-setting. Its power reserve stands at 42 hours.

The Strap

A carefully crafted dark brown bovine leather strap completes the clean, refined design of the watch. Its crocodile pattern and matching topstitching give it an irresistibly elegant look. With a lug width of 20 mm, it fastens with a silver-toned pin buckle.

Water Resistance

With water resistance of 5 atmospheres - equivalent to 50 meters - this watch offers an entry-level introduction to water-resistant timepieces. While it's not designed for bathing, swimming, or scuba diving, you can safely forget to take it off in the shower. That said, our team recommends keeping this timepiece dry to protect its movement for years to come.