BRITISH ENGINEERING FOR THE 1%
The S6e is a 42mm, in-house–designed pilot’s chronograph that fuses aviation DNA with contemporary tool-watch capability. Its all‑matt case contrasts with a polished back, and the deep‑dome, optically corrected sapphire crystal caps a dial inspired by an airspeed indicator—crisp, legible, and purpose‑built. Exclusively limited to 100 builds and hand‑assembled, regulated, and tested at Zero West HQ
SPITFIRE ON THE WRIST
From the recovered Merlin engine of Spitfire AA810, rare aluminium alloy has been re‑smelted and recast into the S6e’s serial-number side insert. Every piece is unique—an authentic physical link to a PRU Spitfire and its courageous pilot, carried at the case flank.
A SECRET MESSAGE OF ESCAPE
Invisible by day; alive under UV. On the reverse, an inset sapphire reveals a hidden lume print that reads “ESCAPE TUNNEL HARRY 22.30, 24-03-1944 51.5986N-15.3075E”—a coded nod to the Great Escape and the coordinates tied to the story. The reverse‑printed graphic conceals the lume until activated, transforming the back into a quiet memorial to ingenuity and bravery.
UNDER PRESSURE YOU NEED CLARITY
The dial’s airspeed‑indicator design language, three‑dimensional sculpted extended bezel, and oversize Super‑LumiNova® numerals make legibility immediate. Black‑and‑white sword hands with inlaid Super‑LumiNova and lumed chronograph function hands cut through low light, while recessed chrono sub‑dials deliver at‑a‑glance readouts. A deep‑dome sapphire, screw‑down sprung crown with triple seals, and 10ATM water resistance complete a platform built for focus.
TECH SPEC
Each model in the collection continues to reflect Zero West’s commitment to precision engineering, innovative DualConcentricConstruction™, and distinctive design elements.
- Latitude & longitude reference the crash site of Spitfire AA810.
- Date code references the day AA810 was shot down.
- Blue dial echoes cockpit instrumentation from an airspeed indicator.
- Serial‑number side insert recast from AA810 Spitfire metal.
- Hand-assembled, regulated, and tested in-house
- Five-axis, aerospace grade
- 42mm diameter, 316L stainless steel, overall matt finish.
- Zero West DualConcentricConstruction™ (DCC™).
- Polished back with inset reverse‑printed sapphire.
- Water resistance: 10ATM (100m)
- Matt‑silver finished sprung, screw‑down crown with triple‑seal technology.
- Front: Deep‑dome, optically corrected sapphire.
- Rear: Reverse‑printed graphic concealing the hidden lume message.
- Sellita Top Premium SW500BVc (automatic chronograph).
- In‑house regulated.
- 28,800 vph, 25 jewels, self‑winding ball‑bearing rotor.
- Power reserve: ~62 hours.
- Blue dial with airspeed‑indicator cues; 3D sculpted extended bezel.
- Oversize Super‑LumiNova numerals; black/white sword hands with inlaid Super‑LumiNova; matching lumed chronograph hands; recessed chrono sub‑dials.
- 42mm diameter
- 15.4mm thick
- 22mm lug width
- 47mm lug‑to‑lug pin spacing.
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Standard rubber 22/20mm. Zero West custom military and aerospace grade cross-linked fluoroelastomer rubber. Matt silver pin buckle
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Integrated rubber 22/20mm. Zero West custom military and aerospace grade cross-linked fluoroelastomer rubber. Zero West in-house designed deployment buckle
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Leather padded strap 22/20mm. Handmade with the finest Italian leather and hypoallergenic lined. Matt silver pin buckle. Sizes: Long: 195-235mm / Standard 180-220mm / Short: 170-205mm
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Rally leather strap 22/20mm. Handmade with the finest Italian leather and hypoallergenic lined. Zero West brushed silver butterfly clasp. Available in standard size 175mm-220mm
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Metal bracelet 22/20mm. 316 stainless steel, matt sliver with polished centre links, design in-house and uniquely engineered to complement our watch head. Deployment buckle
Sandy Gunn and Spitfire AA810
Flight Lieutenant Alastair ‘Sandy’ Gunn flew unarmed Spitfire AA810 with the RAF’s elite Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, gathering vital intelligence deep in enemy skies. Shot down over Norway in 1942, he was captured and held at Stalag Luft III. In March 1944, he joined the Great Escape through tunnel Harry, but was recaptured and executed—one of 50 men killed on Hitler’s orders.
Eyes in the sky…
Sandy Gunn’s story reflects the courage of the RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Unit – pilots who flew unarmed, alone, and deep into enemy territory. His resilience, sacrifice, and role in the Great Escape remain a powerful reminder of wartime bravery. Today, the restoration of Spitfire AA810 – found in Norway and supported by Zero West – honours Gunn and his fellow pilots, ensuring their legacy endures.
…to the great POW escape
A unique aviation tribute
Zero West has created a unique tribute to aviation history by incorporating aluminium alloy from the Merlin engine of Spitfire AA810, recovered from a Norwegian hillside. This PRU aircraft flew vital WWII missions before being lost for decades. From its engine metal, 100 serial number plates were cast for the S6e – each a lasting link to its legacy.
Recasting history for the S5e
The casting of these plates was a masterclass in precision and heritage craft. A 3D-printed master was used to create wax replicas for lost-wax casting, one of the oldest metalworking techniques. One of Britain’s last remaining casters then hand-poured the melted AA810 alloy, before each plate was finished, laser-engraved, and fitted to the watches—unique pieces carrying the spirit of the Spitfire.
Zero West are proud to be part of this important historical project and sponsor the restoration of the cockpit instrumentation, helping to tell this courageous story of man and machine. Since the discovery of this PRU Spitfire in the peat bogs of Norway’s Surnadal hills, all involved in the project have been waiting for the day when it will once again be painted in the colours of RAF ‘Air Superiority Blue’ and take to the skies.
For further information on the restoration project check out: www.spitfireaa810.co.uk
