Sopwith Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Tunisian Desert GMT (41mm)

With an in-house case crafted from an original World War II Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter plane, this limited edition of Sopwith’s Aero Marquis is the ultimate traveler’s companion.

The Aero Marquis’ GMT function tracks two time zones, offset by a bronze screw-down crown and angled 24 hour chapter ring. With magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m, water resistance to 200 meters and a functional azimuth bezel, the Aero Marquis is the perfect multi-sport adventure watch. The shock resistant caliber 2893-A2 Élaboré movement offers high grade accuracy and legendary Swiss reliability.

The case was forged at the Sopwith Foundry in Houston from the unsalvageable cockpit armor plating of the Luftwaffe’s feared Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter – specifically, the rounded armor encasing the seat and protecting the pilot’s lower back from rear attack.

The stitched, vintage strap is genuine Horween leather and the hands resemble the shape of the altimeter needle on an original Focke-Wulf fighter. The twin dots at noon validate this piece as an authentic Sopwith watch with a case that is guaranteed forever.

The desert sands of the Sahara meet the fertile Mediterranean coastline in northeastern Tunisia, producing a spectacular green, tan and charcoal landscape unseen anywhere else in the world. The Luftwaffe’s North African campaign saw the establishment of numerous airfields in this region, many of which were home to Germany’s premier fighter plane, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190. The Tunisian Desert Limited Edition Aero Marquis comes in Hemlock Green with a Zeus Charcoal sapphire bezel as a tribute to the airplanes that fought in the skies over Tunisia.

Watch Case Warranty – Forever

Sopwith watch cases are guaranteed forever against manufacturing and workmanship defects, cracking, breaking, lug failure or structural damage to the steel as determined by Sopwith Watch Company. Case warranty does not include cosmetic damage and scratching from normal use.

To submit a claim, send the complete watch to Sopwith Watch Company with a brief description of the damage. If a replacement is issued, it will be provided free of charge including re-assembly of the watch.

Due to the scarcity of historic steel, Sopwith may at its discretion substitute the case with one made from the steel of a different airplane/automobile/vehicle or replace the watch case with another model.

All Other Parts – 1 Year

Sopwith‘s 1-year warranty covers manufacturing defects excluding damage resulting from normal wear and tear, misuses or accidental impact (including but not limited to scratching or wearing of PVD coatings, scratches, chipping of crystal), unauthorized repair, opening watch case back, adjustment to movement or any other modification work done outside our authorized service center, damage done to bracelets, straps or accessories, water infiltration or damage in watch due to failure to secure screw-down crown or exposure of watch to depths exceeding rated water-resistance.