Strond is a British watch company that specializes in aviation-inspired timepieces. One of their most popular models is the SSC-101 GMT, which is inspired by the Concorde, a supersonic airliner that was in service from 1976 to 2003. In addition to the collection, DC3 and DC4 airplane inspired timepieces have been launched to roaring success. As per the Concorde watches, these timepieces include pieces of the real aircraft in their dials. Find the Strond collection here The SSC-101 GMT features a 42mm stainless steel case with a black dial, and is powered by a Swiss-made Miyota 8217 automatic movement. The watch also has a 24-hour GMT hand, which is a nod to the Concorde's ability to fly at supersonic speeds. In addition to the SSC-101 GMT, Strond also offers a number of other aviation-inspired watches, including the DC-3 Automatic and the DC-4 Vintage Automatic. These watches are all inspired by classic aircraft, and feature similar design elements to the SSC-101 GMT. One of the things that makes Strond watches unique is that they incorporate pieces of actual aircraft into their designs. For example, the SSC-101 GMT has a dial tag that is made from a piece of the Concorde's fuselage. This gives the watches a sense of authenticity and history that is sure to appeal to aviation enthusiasts. Strond watches are also relatively affordable, with prices ranging from around £200 to £400. This makes them a great option for people who are looking for a stylish and well-made aviation-inspired watch without having to break the bank. Overall, Strond watches are a great choice for people who are looking for a stylish and well-made aviation-inspired timepiece. With their unique designs and affordable prices, Strond watches are sure to appeal to a wide range of consumers. The story behind the DC-3
One of the longest-used airliners ever, the Douglas DC-3 nears 80 years in the air as an aviation icon. The Douglas DC-3 is universally recognised as the greatest airplane of its time, some would argue that it is the greatest of all time…….. James Bond piloted a Douglas DC-3 airliner. Indiana Jones hopped a ride on one for his last crusade. This aviation icon even stars in a reality TV show. The Douglas Aircraft Company built the "Douglas Commercial 3" and was based on the 1933/34 Douglas DC-1 and DC-2. Design work began in 1934 and he DC-3 debuted in the mid-1930's as an aviation rock star. THE FIRST FLIGHT December 17, 1935, was a sunny but cool afternoon in Santa Monica, California. The holidays were coming and spirits were high in the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was another ordinary day at Clover Field, a big polished propeller caught the sun’s light as it began to turn. Slowly it revolved and then a belch of blue-white smoke appeared. The engine roared into life, and the propeller was lost in its own motion. A second propeller came to life. For a few minutes, the engines roared and then the plane began to move forward. A few engineers and draftsmen watched the shiny airplane taxi out to the runway. The DST sat at the edge of the runway for about five minutes, its engines running at full throttle. Then it began to move, slowly at first but within 1,000 feet it lifted off, effortlessly. The lives of millions of people throughout the world were about to change.With its two powerful propeller engines it revolutionised the travel industry by cutting typical coast-to-coast flight time across the United States from 25 hours to just 18. Pilots, both military and civilian, loved the DC-3. It took off easily, cruised comfortably at 185 mph at 10,000 feet, and had a ceiling of 23,200 feet and a low stalling speed (67 mph). Pilots said it landed itself, and it had a cruising range of 1,500–2,100 miles. When production of the DC-3 ended in 1945, more than 13,000 of them had been built. The DC-3’s ease of handling and maintenance, its facility at taking off and landing on short runways, and its remarkable reliability combined to keep it flying in many regions of the world into the 21st century.
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