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FAB FOUR
Fab Four Black
In the 1970s, Britain’s Ministry of Defence sought a practical military chronograph for pilots in the Royal Air Force (6BB), Royal Navy (0552), and, in smaller numbers, the Army (W10).
Strap width 20 mm
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HISTORY & DESIGN
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Fab Four
In the 1970s, Britain’s Ministry of Defence sought a practical military chronograph for pilots in the Royal Air Force (6BB), Royal Navy (0552), and, in smaller numbers, the Army (W10).
Orders were divided among four manufacturers: the same specification, the same movement, the same period, and four suppliers. This combination was unusual in British military-watch history and suggests confidence in the design and its functions.
“Fab Four” means a fabulous group of four. The name echoes the nickname of Britain’s four-member superstars, The Beatles.
In the development described by our original account, the chronograph moved from one control button to two, supporting more precise, repeatable timing and clearer operation. The defining asymmetric case physically shields the vulnerable crown and pushers on the right by raising the case around them.
Matte Black — product reference FAB-BL-CLF
The matte-black dial avoids reflections, echoing the historical original. The original used tritium luminous material, identified by a circled “T.” Our product contains no tritium.
Luminous markings cover the numerals other than 12 and 6, together with the dot indices. On vintage examples, tritium’s approximately 12-year half-life reduced its glow while the creamy discoloration became part of the dial’s appeal. We have recreated that aged character. Above 6 o’clock is the broad arrow, as on the original, indicating British government property.
Both Fab Four dial colors can be paired with brown leather or grey buckskin. Brown leather fits approximately 14–20 cm; grey buckskin fits approximately 12–18.5 cm.
Product specifications — Fab Four Black
Movement: Japanese-made 12-hour quartz chronograph movement. Accuracy at room temperature: 20 seconds per month (reference value).
Case: Stainless steel.
Battery: Silver-oxide SR936SW. Approximate battery life: 3 years.
Water resistance: 5 ATM. For everyday use; not a deep-water diving watch.
Crystal: Domed mineral glass.
Case dimensions: 38 mm wide excluding the crown; 39.5 mm including the crown; 44.5 mm long including lugs; 12 mm thick.
Strap width: 20 mm.
Chronograph: 1/5-second measurement, 60-minute counter.