Friedrichshafen Moonphase Watch 8537-5

The Watch

Zeppelin is a watchmaking brand committed to integrating Swiss and Japanese mechanical movements, ensuring precision and reliability. Zeppelin watch collections stand out for their refined dials, often adorned with instruments inspired by aircraft cockpit panels. The brand offers sophisticated, chic model variants assembled by German craftsmen. Today, it continues to innovate through accessible collections such as the Friedrichshafen, from which this stunning Moonphase watch originates. It features a round case crafted in polished stainless steel. Its silver tone measures 36 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness - a perfect fit for men's wrists. The case is topped with a hardened K1 mineral crystal that shields the dial from impacts. Note that the crown and push-button at 3 and 4 o'clock are used to set the subdials and hands. Finally, the case back provides water resistance of 5 ATM.

The Dial

The dial of this watch reveals a central beige section with a clous de Paris finish that gives it all its charm. The silver-toned outer ring features both brushed and sunray finishes, creating a perfect tonal combination for easy reading. At the center, two blue Breguet hands display the hours and minutes, while the seconds hand sweeps continuously. They glide over Arabic numerals and a minute track running along the perimeter for precise timekeeping. At 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, you'll find three subdials displaying the date, the moon phase, and the day of the week. The brand's name and logo are placed at 12 o'clock.

The Movement

This model is powered by a Swiss quartz movement - specifically the Ronda 706.1 caliber, which reliably drives the hands and subdials. It features one jewel to minimize friction and offers a battery life of 60 months.

The Strap

This timepiece is paired with a bovine leather strap for optimal wearing comfort. Its brown color and croco pattern add a vintage touch while pairing effortlessly with a variety of styles. The strap closes securely with a tang buckle.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 50 meters - or 5 ATM in watchmaking terms - this is a timepiece that handles everyday splashes without issue. You can certainly wear it in the shower on occasion, but to preserve the quality and precision of the movement, every watch specialist strongly advises keeping it away from bath, pool, or ocean water. In short: no swimming, no diving, no prolonged contact or submersion.