Redux & Co. HONNR A-9 Dive Watch
Starting from 910 €The Redux & Co. HONNR A-9 is a contemporary aviation watch designed as a cockpit instrument worn on the wrist. Produced by a North American micro-brand specialising in grade 5 titanium, it borrows its visual language from the dials of American military aircraft: strong contrast, bold numerals, information read at a single glance. Its compact 37mm case, unidirectional 120-click rotating bezel and 200 metres of water resistance place it at the border between pilot's watch and dive watch. Offered in bead-blasted raw titanium or DLC finish, with or without date, it is aimed at those seeking a sober, robust mechanical alternative to the smartwatch.
Redux & Co. HONNR A-9 pilot's watch
Redux & Co. is a North American micro-brand that designs what it calls time instruments, tool watches in grade 5 titanium conceived for use rather than for the display case. The story begins in 2016 with the COURG, a hybrid pilot-diver model in titanium funded by subscription. Five years later, in 2021, the brand returned with a campaign bringing together four families (HONNR, SCOUT, VALOR and COURG42) that share materials, finishes and automatic movements. These four lines still structure the current catalogue.
The name HONNR is not arbitrary. It is a five-letter aeronautical waypoint located near Washington, designed to be pronounced unambiguously over the radio: honor. Redux made it the thread running through a collection inspired by Second World War cockpit dials, where honour becomes a heading rather than decoration. The family comprises two references: the A-13A, with a square case echoing the architecture of an aircraft gauge, and the A-9, a round version favouring maximum legibility.
The latter transposes the vocabulary of American military instruments into a compact 37mm case. It is aimed at those who want to wear discreet mechanical engineering day to day, accepting that the bead-blasted titanium will develop a patina through work. A pilot's watch by its dial, a dive watch by its bezel and water resistance, the A-9 refuses to pick a side.
Technical specifications Redux & Co. HONNR A-9 Titanium Mission Watch
- Brand: Redux & Co.
- Model: HONNR A-9, Titanium Mission Watch
- Reference: Depends on version
- Indicative price: From €910
- Movement: Automatic
- Calibre: Miyota 9015 / Miyota 90S5
- Power reserve: 42 hours
- Diameter: 37 mm
- Thickness: 12.75 mm
- Water resistance: 200 m / 20 ATM
- Materials: Grade 5 titanium
- Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
- Dial: Black
- Strap: Black ballistic nylon G10
- Warranty: 1 year
- Box contents: Watch on strap
The Redux & Co. HONNR A-9 pilot's watch
The HONNR A-9 belongs to a family of two watches that share the same philosophy but differ in architecture. Where the A-13A adopts a square case echoing the look of an aircraft gauge, the A-9 keeps to the round shape, the one that the brand says offers the most immediate legibility. Its design draws on American military aircraft instruments: bold numerals, heightened contrast, graphics stripped of ornament. Redux insists on one point: this is neither a vintage reproduction nor a simple aviation-themed dressing on a conventional watch, but an instrument logic carried through right down to the choice of materials.
The grade 5 titanium case is the most direct translation of that, with a 37mm format and 45mm lug-to-lug that remains measured on the wrist. The 12.75mm thickness accompanies a robust build, protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal that preserves the clarity of the dial under raking light. Redux's pitch takes a frontal stance against the smartwatch: nothing to wake, nothing to charge, no notifications. The automatic Miyota movement winds itself with the motion of the wrist and the information is read at a glance before fading from mind. This functional sobriety explains the A-9's positioning as an everyday watch, as at ease under a shirt sleeve as it is while travelling or in the water.
Grade 5 titanium, 120-click bezel and everyday use
A pilot's watch by its dial, the A-9 also borrows from the world of diving. Its unidirectional 120-click rotating bezel can be operated with one hand and serves equally as an elapsed-time timer, a countdown, or a reference for a second time zone. Paired with 200 m of water resistance and a screw-down crown, it places this watch in the hybrid category the brand itself calls pilot-diver. The dial puts everything into legibility: numerals and hands receive a blue-green luminescent coating that remains effective once the light has dropped.
The catalogue comes in four combinations. Two dial executions first, with date for those who want the day at a glance, without date for the purest possible surface. Two case finishes next, bead-blasted raw titanium leaving the bare metal visible, the DLC coating offering a dark, matte tone, with matching hardware. The ballistic nylon G10 strap supplied as standard extends the military spirit of the whole and withstands water, sweat or dust without issue. A North American micro-brand shipping from Canada, Redux & Co. has maintained a consistent line since its first crowdfunding campaign: titanium instruments, lightly decorated, designed to be worn, used and marked by work. The A-9 is its most compact and most versatile expression.
Redux & Co. HONNR A-9 pilot's watch: instrument-grade legibility
The HONNR A-9 brings together a grade 5 titanium case measuring 37mm with a 45mm lug-to-lug and 12.75mm thickness, an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and 200 metres of water resistance ensured by a screw-down crown. Its unidirectional 120-click rotating bezel serves as an elapsed-time timer, a countdown, or a second time zone reference. Inside beats an automatic Miyota 9015 calibre on date versions, 90S5 on date-free versions, with around 42 hours of power reserve. The black ballistic nylon G10 strap with titanium hardware completes an ensemble built for everyday use.
Movement
The HONNR A-9 runs on a Japanese automatic movement from Miyota. Date versions receive the Miyota 9015 calibre, while date-free versions rely on the Miyota 90S5, its variant without a date window. Both mechanisms share the same proven architecture, prized by micro-brands for its reliability and slim profile. Redux states a power reserve of around 42 hours, enough autonomy to cover a night off the wrist. Winding occurs through the natural movement of the wrist, with no recharging or daily ritual required.
Diameter and materials
The case is machined from grade 5 titanium, a lightweight, corrosion-resistant material that Redux uses across all its instruments. It measures 37mm in diameter with a 45mm lug-to-lug and 12.75mm in thickness, a compact format that stays discreet under a sleeve. The caseback and bezel are cut from the same alloy, and two finishes coexist: bead-blasted raw titanium or a darker DLC coating. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects a high-contrast dial.
Water resistance
Redux states water resistance of 200 m / 20 ATM, a level that comfortably exceeds swimming needs and supports water activities without reservation. This capability relies on a screw-down crown that must be fully locked before any exposure to water. The unidirectional 120-click rotating bezel rounds out the equipment: it serves as an elapsed-time reference, a countdown, or an aid for reading a second time zone. The blue-green luminescent coating on the dial and hands maintains legibility in low light.
Accessories
The watch is delivered fitted to a black ballistic nylon G10 strap, a weave of military origin known for its durability and ease of care. The titanium hardware extends the case's treatment, and DLC-finished examples receive matching DLC hardware. The 20mm lug width is a standard measurement, opening the door to a wide choice of replacement straps, from leather to rubber. Redux does not detail the rest of the packaging on its product page.
Warranty
Every Redux instrument is covered by the Relentless Guarantee, a one-year warranty covering defects, repaired or replaced by the brand. Excluded are normal wear, accidental damage, improper use, unauthorised modifications and consumables such as straps. A return remains possible within 30 days of delivery, provided the watch is new, unworn and accompanied by its original contents. A discretionary return incurs a $75 restocking fee, with return shipping at the buyer's expense.
Redux & Co. The pros
and cons
- Full grade 5 titanium case
- Compact 37mm format
- Water resistance of 200 m / 20 ATM
- Unidirectional 120-click bezel
- Highly legible blue-green luminescent
- Warranty limited to one year
- Power reserve of 42 hours
- Limited availability by version
- Noticeable 12.75mm thickness
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