RESERVOIR Airfight Jet Pilot Watch
Starting from 4.950 €The RESERVOIR Airfight Jet is an aviation watch that literally transposes a fighter jet's instrument panel onto a 43mm dial. True to the founding principle of the Franco-Swiss house, it abandons the traditional three-hand display in favour of an instrument-style reading: a retrograde minute on a 240-degree arc, a jumping hour in a window at 6 o'clock, and a power reserve gauge graduated like a fuel indicator. Its black PVD-coated steel case, black and yellow dial and aeronautical hazard-stripe detailing give it an unmistakable presence. Driven by the RSV-240 manufacture calibre with patented module, it is aimed at aviation enthusiasts and mechanical watch collectors seeking a radically different display.
RESERVOIR Airfight Jet pilot watch
RESERVOIR is a Franco-Swiss house founded in 2017, with a Paris office and assembly carried out in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Its identity rests on a simple idea pursued with consistency: borrowing the display of measuring instruments rather than that of conventional watches. Every model in the range therefore shares a single-hand retrograde minute, a jumping hour shown in a window, and a power reserve indicator, all made possible by a patented horological module fitted to a manufacture movement.
The catalogue is organised into twelve collections spanning four worlds, automotive, aeronautical, marine and music, alongside the Comics line. The brand claims distribution in over twenty countries through more than eighty retailers, four GPHG nominations between 2018 and 2021, an Only Watch selection in 2021, and a Red Dot design award in 2022.
The Airfight Jet holds a special place in this line-up. Presented by the brand as an iconic watch, it draws on fighter jet cockpits and the black colouring of onboard instruments. Its power reserve gauge, graduated E, 1/2 and F, directly evokes a fuel indicator, while the yellow and black hazard stripes framing the hour window echo aeronautical signage. Launched in the late 2010s with a first-generation calibre, it has since evolved to the RSV-240 and remains the historic variant within the Airfight collection, alongside the Propeller, Titanium, Chronograph versions and the recent Mark II series.
Technical specifications RESERVOIR Airfight Jet
- Brand: RESERVOIR
- Model: Airfight Jet
- Reference: RSV02.AF/231-155
- Indicative price: 4,950€
- Movement: Swiss automatic
- Calibre: RSV-240
- Power reserve: 56 hours
- Diameter: 43 mm
- Thickness: 13 mm
- Water resistance: 50 m / 5 ATM
- Materials: 316L stainless steel
- Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire
- Dial: Black and yellow, Superluminova hour markers
- Strap: Black canvas with deployant buckle
- Warranty: 3 years
- Box contents: Wooden case + additional NATO strap
The RESERVOIR Airfight Jet aviation watch
The Airfight Jet is instantly recognisable by its instrument-style display. The minute is read via a single hand that sweeps across a 240-degree arc before jumping instantly back to its starting point, while the hour appears in a jumping window placed at 6 o'clock. Beneath this window, a gauge graduated E, 1/2 and F shows the state of the 56-hour power reserve, exactly as a fuel gauge would on an instrument panel. The black and yellow dial pushes the aeronautical reference right down to the detail, with hazard-stripe markings framing the hour opening and oversized numerals arranged around the periphery.
The Superluminova hour markers ensure legibility in low-light conditions, and the anti-reflective sapphire crystal reduces visual glare under direct light. The 43mm case in 316L stainless steel receives a black PVD coating that accentuates the instrument-like character of the piece, with an alternation of satin and polished surfaces. A discreet date window completes the display at 4:30, a distinctive feature of this model within the range. Delivered on a black canvas strap with yellow stitching, the Airfight Jet displays a bold, assertive personality that clearly places it among watches of character rather than discreet pieces.
A manufacture calibre with patented module
The Airfight Jet's true singularity lies beneath the dial. The RSV-240 calibre pairs a patented proprietary 113-part module with a La Joux-Perret G100 manufacture base. This module is what makes possible the triple complication that defines the watch: retrograde minute, jumping hour and power reserve indication, three functions rarely combined at this price point. The movement, a mechanical automatic-winding unit, beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour, a frequency favourable to timekeeping stability. This configuration marks a clear evolution from the previous generation of the model, which relied on a 124-part module mounted on an ETA 2824-2 base and offered only 37 hours of autonomy.
The switch to the RSV-240 brings the power reserve to 56 hours, allowing the watch to be set down for an entire weekend without needing to be reset. The 360-degree open caseback reveals the architecture of the movement and the assembly work carried out in Switzerland. The whole is protected by a screw-down crown and 50 metres of water resistance, sufficient for daily wear and water splashes, without any intention for prolonged swimming. The Airfight Jet remains the historic variant of the collection, positioned beneath the Mark II series launched since, whose 41mm steel case with integrated bracelet adopts the same calibre.
RESERVOIR Airfight Jet aviation watch: instrument-style reading
The Airfight Jet combines a 43mm case in black PVD-coated 316L steel, a black and yellow dial with Superluminova hour markers and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Its display breaks with horological convention: a 240-degree retrograde minute, a jumping hour at 6 o'clock and a power reserve gauge inspired by a fuel indicator. The RSV-240 manufacture calibre, a patented 113-part module on an LJP G100 base, beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers 56 hours of autonomy. A screw-down crown, 50 metres of water resistance, a 360-degree open caseback, a 22mm black canvas strap and an additional NATO strap complete this Swiss Made aviation watch, guaranteed for three years.
Movement
The watch is powered by the RSV-240 calibre, a mechanical automatic-winding Swiss Made manufacture movement. It pairs a patented proprietary 113-part module with a La Joux-Perret G100 base, an assembly that governs the retrograde minute, jumping hour and power reserve indication. The 28,800 vibrations per hour frequency favours timekeeping regularity, while the 56-hour power reserve allows a two-day pause without resetting. The open caseback reveals this mechanism.
Diameter and materials
The case measures 43mm in diameter with a thickness of 13mm, in a 316L stainless steel body coated in black PVD. The surfaces alternate satin and polished finishes, a contrast that structures the watch's profile and underlines its instrument-like character. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects a black and yellow dial whose hour markers are treated with Superluminova. The 360-degree open caseback reveals the movement, while the aeronautical hazard stripes framing the hour window define the model's visual identity.
Water resistance
The Airfight Jet offers 50 m / 5 ATM water resistance, secured by a screw-down crown. This level matches the watch's purpose: an aviation piece designed for daily wear, rain and water splashes, but not intended for prolonged swimming or diving. The 360-degree open caseback, which exposes the module and calibre base, reinforces this contemplative rather than aquatic orientation. Night-time legibility is ensured by the dial's Superluminova hour markers.
Accessories
The watch is delivered on a 22mm black canvas strap, fastened with a black PVD 316L steel butterfly deployant buckle. Quick-release spring bars allow it to be changed without tools. An additional NATO strap with flash lugs accompanies the watch, offering an instant second look. The whole comes in a luxury wooden case. The Airfight collection also offers other bespoke straps for this model, in black leather, black and yellow leather or NATO, for further style variation.
Warranty
RESERVOIR backs the Airfight Jet with a 3-year international warranty, stated on the product page as well as in the site's footer and confirmed by authorised retailers. This duration exceeds the common two-year standard and reflects the house's confidence in its patented module and manufacture base. The brand claims distribution in over twenty countries through more than eighty retailers, which facilitates access to after-sales service and calibre maintenance worldwide.
RESERVOIR Airfight Jet The pros
and cons
- Truly unique retrograde instrument display
- RSV-240 manufacture calibre with patented module
- 360-degree open caseback
- Extra NATO strap included
- Handy quick-release spring bars
- Water resistance limited to 50 metres
- Imposing 43mm case
- Time reading requires some adjustment
- PVD coating prone to scratching
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