PRIM Jan Kašpar LE
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The PRIM Jan Kašpar model reminds us that even the boldest dream can come true if we do not allow initial failure to discourage us. It celebrates perseverance, ingenuity and courage. These original watches, created by our designers and constructors, symbolically refer to this great figure of Czech aviation.
The case back is decorated with the silhouette of Kašpar’s Blériot XI aircraft, while the side of the case depicts the route and the number of kilometres of the flight from Pardubice to Velká Chuchle. The light minimalist dial is adorned with elegant Roman numerals and Jan Kašpar’s signature. The watch is fitted with an ETA mechanical movement with automatic winding from a renowned Swiss manufacturer.
The limited edition will be produced in a quantity of 121 pieces, referring to the number of kilometres the courageous aviator managed to complete during his legendary flight. 20 May 2023 marked 140 years since his birth.
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Prim
Convex
Sapphire
Classical
With Roman numerals, With an hour scale, With a minute scale, With a second hand
Stainless steel 316
Rounded
Without jewel setting
Aviation
ETA 2824-2
Antelope leather
Silver
Automatic
121 pcs
Brown (50)
Automatic, Lumine
White (00), Ivory (01), Black (90)
PRIM
Silver (70)
20 mm
5 ATM
∅ 40 x 11 mm
L00P.18001.73-096-526-00-1
A pioneer of Czech aviation
From an early age, he showed an interest in technology and above all in everything connected with engines, movement and speed. Gradually, however, Jan Kašpar devoted himself fully to the field that fascinated him most – aviation. His first attempts with an aircraft of his own design were not particularly successful, but this could not stop him.
He did not hesitate to travel to France to meet aviator and constructor Louis Blériot, from whom he wished to obtain an aircraft from his factory. However, Blériot’s machines were in great demand after his recent crossing of the English Channel. The determined Kašpar eventually succeeded in convincing the famous colleague to sell him the Blériot XI aircraft bearing serial number 76. With it, he began undertaking shorter test and exhibition flights, which brought him considerable public attention.
The experience he gained helped Jan Kašpar accomplish his most famous flight, through which he finally convinced all sceptics and secured his place in the history of Czech aviation. Early on Saturday morning, 13 May 1911, he took off from his native Pardubice and, after a 121-kilometre flight, landed smoothly to enthusiastic applause from his friends in Velká Chuchle near the capital city. In doing so, he completed the very first long-distance flight in Czech history. All contemporary newspapers wrote about the sensational flight, and congratulations reportedly even arrived from Blériot himself. Jan Kašpar celebrated the great victory of his life.
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