In 1964, Pyotr Ufimtsev, a Soviet mathematician, showed that the strength of the radar return from an object is related to its edge configuration rather than its size, considering a certain angle of edge and shape together with gravity; the legendary Stealth F-117 Nighthawk was developed by DARPA of the U.S. Department of Defense in 1974 to challenge both radar signals and gravity. In 1801, French-Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the tourbillon to challenge the effect of gravity on a timepiece. Both the Nighthawk and the tourbillon represent the ideal combination of precise technology, engineering and mechanics.

The Astronic Nighthawk takes its inspiration from the legendary Stealth F-117 Nighthawk, not only in its design but in its precise mechanics. Its exclusive in-house design features a 3D flying co-axial tourbillon with a precise 21,600-vph frequency and a 42-hour power reserve displayed on a 240° power-reserve indicator. The Astronic?s Nighthawk’s ?stealth engine? allows its wearer to defy gravity.
To synchronize with the F-117 Nighthawk’s distinctive visual, the Astronic?s case is built from military-grade 316L stainless steel with highly precise, streamlined edges and angles. Each case is fabricated by a top-quality CNC machine one piece at a time. In the further interest of “stealth,” a multi-Layer of AFC (Anti Fingerprint Coating) is added to each case to keep the surface pristine from fingerprints and dirt.

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