SPAIN AND THE PHILIPPINES UNITED BY AIR.

In 1926, the Elcano Squadron starred in one of the great feats of Spanish aviation: linking Spain and the Philippines by air. An extraordinary adventure through continents, climates and territories practically unknown to air navigation. One hundred years later, Colomer & Sons pays tribute to those aviators and the spirit that led them to defy the limits of their time. <br /><br />Here you can see the watches separately or if you prefer to buy the collection at once: <br /><br /><a href="https://colomerandsons.com/producto/coleccion-grandes-vuelos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Great Flights Collection</a><br /><br /><a href="https://colomerandsons.com/producto/grandes-vuelos-plus-ultra/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plus Ultra</a><br /><br /><a href="https://colomerandsons.com/producto/grandes-vuelos-atlantida/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlantis</a><br>

A FEAT TURNED INTO A CLOCK.

The Elcano was born as a tribute to the historic flight of 1926. Its dial, with a warm golden tone and a marked texture, is presided over by the relief reproduction of the plane that starred in that adventure. The brown bezel, with the inscription 1926 ▲ 2026, completes a design designed to wear a small fragment of the history of Spanish aviation on the wrist.

THE MECHANICS THAT DRIVE THE ADVENTURE.

Inside the Elcano beats the Miyota 8215, an automatic mechanical movement renowned for its reliability and robustness. With 21 jewels and approximately 42 hours of power reserve, it converts the movement of the wrist into the energy that keeps the watch alive. A mechanic designed to move forward, like those engines that powered the Atlantis expedition a hundred years ago.

BUILT TO ACCOMPANY THE ADVENTURE

Elcano is built in 316L stainless steel, combining solidity, resistance and an instrument-inspired finish. Its sapphire crystal protects the dial and its three embossed aircraft, while the screw-down crown and a 10 ATM water-resistance complete a set prepared to accompany us far beyond the mainland.

A STORY RECORDED FOREVER.

The history of the ELCANO also continues on its reverse. Its steel back incorporates a commemorative engraving dedicated to the feat and its protagonists, accompanied by the identification of the Centenary of the Great Spanish Flights 1926–2026. Each piece also incorporates its individual numbering, reinforcing the special and collectible character of this limited edition of only 300 units.

PREPARED FOR THE NIGHT.

When the light disappears, Elcano keeps its legibility intact. Its indexes and hands incorporate luminescent material with Super luminova BGW9, allowing the time to be clearly consulted in low light conditions. A functional detail inherited from the instrumental nature of aviation watches and a new way of discovering the dial when night falls.

TWO WAYS OF WEARING ELCANO.

Elcano is delivered with a steel bracelet and a second black leather strap, equipped with a custom folding clasp and easy release system for easy change without tools. Two configurations that transform its personality: the contemporary solidity of steel or the elegance of leather, closer to the spirit of classic aviation watches.

MAKE IT EVEN MORE YOURS.

A piece created to remember an extraordinary story can also tell your own. Elcano offers the possibility of incorporating a personalised engraving on the side of the case, making each watch an even more personal piece. A name, initials or a special date can be engraved forever next to the memory of one of the great feats of our aviation.