T43 PBY CATALINA "BLACK CAT"

Limited edition watch with a dial made from the engine cowling material of an authentic PBY Catalina aircraft.

Our collaboration with Pacific Fighters, master historic aircraft restoration experts, continues. This latest partnership incorporates material from a critical aviation staple of the World War II Pacific Theater of Operations — the PBY Catalina. This limited-edition collection of watches features dials created using actual engine cowling material: the plane’s outer panel that is easily removed and installed for engine maintenance. With each watch being completely one-of-a-kind, these timepieces allow you to wear history on your wrist while honoring the legacy of an iconic aircraft.

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T43 PBY Catalina "Black Cat"

Swiss moonphase movement

The T43 PBY Catalina "Black Cat" watch features a dial crafted from reclaimed material sourced from the engine cowling of a PBY Catalina aircraft, making each watch truly one-of-a-kind. 

Designed as a diver watch, it’s water-resistant up to 200 meters, reflecting the capabilities of both the aircraft and the watch—as the Black Cats were known for its ability to land on water.

Details

Legends of The Sky

The PBY Catalina, or more specifically, the "Black Cats," were a squadron of bomber aircraft that revolutionized nighttime operations during World War II. The PBY's versatility—capable of landing on water or conventional runways—made it an invaluable asset in reconnaissance and search-and-rescue operations. It was repurposed for stealth missions and became known as the aggressor, savior, and supplier in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The Black Cats were characterized by their matte black paint, allowing them to blend into the night sky as they executed low-flying missions against enemy vessels. A full moon was the ideal time for flight, as it illuminated the phosphorus wake, allowing pilots to spot enemy ships more clearly. The Black Cats—comprised of 14 squadrons—played a crucial role by damaging or sinking enemy cargo ships.

FINISH

The matte black finish on the case, bezel, and bracelet enhances the watch's luminous elements, blending seamlessly into the night sky, reminiscent of the stealthy Black Cats aircraft.

MOVEMENT

The T43 PBY Catalina “Black Cat” features a Swiss moonphase movement, highlighting different lunar phases that reflect the moon's significance in aiding the Black Cats ability to spot enemy ships at night.

CASE BACK

The custom-designed stainless steel case back proudly displays the cat logo of the VP-12, the first official squadron of the Black Cats, formed in December 1942.

DIAL

Pacific Fighters provided reclaimed material from the engine cowling of a PBY Catalina aircraft panel, which is the outer section of the plane panel, easily removed and installed for engine maintenance.

OWN A PIECE OF AVIATION HISTORY

This limited-edition Torgoen T43 PBY Catalina "Black Cat" watch features a dial crafted from the engine cowling of a PBY Catalina aircraft, making each watch truly one-of-a-kind. The PBY Catalina, or more specifically, the "Black Cats," were a squadron of bomber aircraft that revolutionized nighttime operations during World War II. The Black Cats were characterized by their matte black paint, allowing them to blend into the night sky as they executed low-flying missions against enemy vessels. Wear history on your wrist while honoring the legacy of an iconic aircraft.

T43 PBY Catalina | 44mm, Stainless Steel Bracelet

T43 PBY Catalina | 44mm, Stainless Steel Bracelet

Stainless Steel Bracelet | 44mm

T43 PBY Catalina

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