The German premium watch manufacturer Tutima (derived from Latin "tutus" which stand for "safe" and "protected") founded in 1927 is one of the very few watch makers that can compete with the famous Swiss luxury timepieces. The company is best known for its high precision chronographs for aviators, while the Grand Classic Collection is perhaps the finest example of the Tutima's tradition in precision watchmaking. The Grand Classic Alpha issued in 100 pieces only is the last and the most spectacular in the line of Grand Classic timepieces. The impressive men's watch is powered by Swiss automatic movement Cal. Valjoux 7754. The case in diameter of 43 millimetres has a black dial with white luminous hour, minute and second hands. White numerals and minute markers feature luminous coating as well providing high visibility at poor light. There are two white luminous markers instead of numerals for 6 and 12 o'clock matching with the distinctive red marker on the ceramic bi-directional coin-edge rotating bezel. The watch also lacks numeral for 3 o'clock where is positioned date indication, and lettering "UTC" and "Tutima". Additional hand from the center displays UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). 30 minute sub-dial is positioned at 12 o'clock, while the chronograph with 12 hour sub-dial is located at 6 o'clock. At 9 o'clock is permanent second hand, the letter "T" and "1927" which stands for the year the company started making watches in the German town of Glashütte. The case as well as push buttons, screw-in crowned and sturdy clasp are made of 18 karat rose gold. The extraordinary timepiece also features 25 jewels and has a 42 hour power reserve and high precision regulating. The Grand Classic Alpha has two scratch resistant convex sapphire crystals and exhibition-type case back which features a special engraving "TUTIMA - 80th Anniversary - German Tradition Since 1927" and a large "T" and "1927" in the centre. The case is attached to water resistant alligator strap with rose gold roller buckle. The Grand Classic Alpha is truly a masterpiece and highlight of the Grand Classic Collection which impresses with its highly elegant design. However, the spectacular watch is also a precise measuring instrument offering numerous top-class features.
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