Friedrichshafen Automatic Watch 8556-5

The Watch

Zeppelin is a German watchmaking brand celebrated for its elegantly refined timepieces inspired by the iconic airships. Its commitment to craftsmanship has earned it a prestigious place in the watch industry. Built from quality materials and powered by movements renowned for their dependable accuracy, Zeppelin watches bring a truly distinctive touch to your style. The Friedrichshafen Automatic Watch 8556-5 is a prime example. It features a round stainless steel case - a material that guarantees both robustness and durability - with a polished silver finish for a sleek, elegant look. At 40 mm in diameter and 11 mm thick, it's perfectly proportioned for men's wrists. The sapphire crystal protects the dial from everyday wear, while the ridged crown at 3 o'clock makes it easy to adjust the watch's functions. A transparent snap-back case offers a stunning view of the movement while ensuring 5 atmospheres of water resistance.

The Dial

The dial of this timepiece is crafted with meticulous precision, conveying the time with clarity and fluidity. Its gold center is beautifully enhanced by guilloché and clous de Paris finishes, giving the watch a refined aesthetic, while the gray outer ring is marked by black Arabic numerals for easy hour reading. It frames a minute track and three blue central hands indicating the hours, minutes, and seconds. A black date window at 6 o'clock displays the current date, and as its signature, Zeppelin adds the collection name along with "Made in Germany" and "Automatic" mentions at 6 o'clock, while its name and logo are placed beneath the 12 o'clock marker.

The Movement

This timepiece beats to the rhythm of a Swiss-made automatic movement. Delivering precise analog display of hours, minutes, and seconds, it runs on the Sellita caliber SW200-1, fitted with 26 jewels to minimize friction. The movement oscillates at 28,800 A/h (4 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 38 hours.

The Strap

This watch pairs with a strap crafted from bovine leather with a crocodile-effect finish, delivering a polished and elegant look. In dark brown with tone-on-tone stitching along its edges, it exudes understated refinement. With a 20 mm lug width, it fastens securely with a silver-tone pin buckle.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance rating of 5 atmospheres (50 meters), this watch offers a solid introduction to water-resistant timepieces. While not designed for bathing, lap swimming, or scuba diving, you can safely wear it in the shower. That said, our experts recommend keeping it dry to protect the movement and ensure long-lasting performance.