WP-01 PAPA
| DIAMETER | 39 mm |
| DIAL | Silver brushed / Enamel |
| CRYSTAL | Double-dome sapphire |
| MOVEMENT | Automatic TMI NE86 |
| WATER-RESISTANCE | 10 bar 299,2 inHg 10 132,5 hPa 10 atm 100 m 145 psi |
| ASSEMBLY | France |
| LIMITED EDITION | 150 numbered pieces |
DETAILS
| SUPER-LUMINOVA® | C3 Grade X2 |
| SAPPHIRE AR COATING | Slightly blue |
| BEZEL | Bidirectional 60-click |
| BEZEL INSERT | Sapphire |
| CROWN | Screw-down |
| MAGNETIC RESISTANCE | ISO 764-2020 |
| POWER RESERVE | > 45 hours |
OPENING OF RESERVATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 18
pilot your time
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The chronoscope is an active witness to time.
A decision-making instrument.
LEGACY OF SKIES, REIMAGINED FOR TODAY
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Modern with vintage accents, the Waypoint WP-01 PAPA chronoscope embodies the demands of a pilot and the character of aviation's golden age.
Its vertically brushed dial directly echoes certain dashboards and fuselages of old aircrafts, while its black enamel ring, where the minute track is placed, reveals a construction of extraordinary precision and craftsmanship.
A technical yet elegant instrument, with a touch of sportiness, designed for both the cockpit and the city.
HIGH-ALTITUDE STANDARDS
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FUNCTIONALITY - BALANCE - FINISHES WITHOUT COMPROMISE
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Durability | Visual depth
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First Flights memory | Timer Trigger Marker
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Three-dimensional beacons | Permanent multidirectional glints
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Visual inspection | Waterproofing guard
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Luminescent rudders | Instant reading
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Sharp geometry | Instant technical interchangeability
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Sublimation of sub-dials
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Historical curvature | Modern, anti-reflective unalterability
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Maximum luminescence | Optimal night visibility
Confidential
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Only 150 numbered copies of the WP-01 PAPA will be produced.
A series designed for those who recognize the value of a moment that will not be repeated.
reference mechanics
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Like a reliable and efficient aircraft engine, the Japanese TMI NE86 movement is the result of cutting-edge watchmaking engineering.
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Power reserve > 45h
- 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
- Column wheel
- Vertical clutch
- "SPRON" balance spring
- 34 jewels
- Hacking seconds
- Magnetic resistance
- Bi-directional winding by the rotor
- Accuracy -7 / +7 seconds per day
NIGHT FLIGHT
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The Waypoint WP-01 PAPA features the highest degree of luminescence :
the Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 Grade X2
SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIONS
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At DÉDALE, true to our values and deeply committed to the aviation sector, we are proud to support the actions of Aviation Sans Frontières.
Each DÉDALE watch helps support the NGO's humanitarian missions and educational activities.
This partnership reflects our desire to go beyond watchmaking to engage in national solidarity and beyond borders, directly linked to our aeronautical DNA.
By booking from September 18, you will secure your place among the first owners of the Waypoint WP-01, without any payment to make. You will also join the founders of an independent watchmaking company founded in Toulouse, where each watch is designed with aeronautical standards in mind.
Production will be launched when a total of 80 reservations (all colours combined) have been assembled and converted into orders. Each reservation demonstrates a real interest and contributes to bringing this collection to life under the best conditions.
As a token of appreciation for your trust, you benefit from an exclusive preferential rate during this booking phase, as well as privileged access to a limited and numbered series.
Your reservation will be without financial commitment and can be canceled at any time before the launch of production via our contact form.
We invite everyone to book with a sincere intention to acquire their next Waypoint WP-01. This mutual trust is essential to allow DÉDALE to take off.
Be part of those who write history.
Watch production will begin once we have received 80 orders across all colors.
Production will then take approximately 6 months.
This timeframe is dictated by our high standards: every component, including the automatic movement, is manufactured specifically for this series to guarantee flawless finishes. The adjustment, assembly, and testing are then carried out individually by our watchmaker in the Paris region, using traditional craftsmanship that is never rushed.
DÉDALE watches are powered by the Time Module Inc. (TMI) NE86 automatic calibre, a Japanese chronograph movement offering the most advanced technical specifications in its class. It stands out for its reliability and performance, with a power reserve of approximately 45 hours, a column wheel, a vertical clutch, 34 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and resistance to magnetism. This calibre was selected for its technical excellence as well as the global availability of its parts, ensuring simple and long-lasting maintenance.
Yes. Each Waypoint WP-01 PAPA is produced in a limited edition of 150 numbered pieces. Each watch bears its unique serial number.
A chronoscope is a watch designed to measure and display a period of time. Unlike a chronograph (which etymologically means ‘to write time’), it does not write time but displays it visually. DÉDALE uses this more precise term to reflect the technical reality of its watches.
Learn more about the use of Chronoscope
All DÉDALE watches come with a 2-year international warranty.
Yes.
DÉDALE delivers free of charge throughout the European Union.
Shipping costs apply for any order outside the European Union. They will be applied according to your location at the time of payment.
DÉDALE watches is a French pilot watch brand founded in Toulouse by an aeronautical technician and private pilot.
The brand produces aviation-inspired automatic chronographs, assembled in France, in limited editions of 150 pieces.
Each watch is equipped with a Japanese TMI NE86 automatic movement, a double-domed sapphire crystal, and a sapphire bezel insert.
Special reservation WP-01 PAPA price: from €1,750 to €1,999 with its WingSteel stainless steel bracelet.
Free delivery in the European Union.