Limited Collections

Etika VH-11

limited collection

CHF 320.00

Colors:

Private Access is a controlled entry into our Limited Collections. Each release is reserved first for members, with a one-hour early window before public access. Every piece is produced once and never repeated. You can also purchase this product directly in the official David Van Heim boutiques.

Inspired by the pressurized windows of vintage airliners, the Etika embodies atmospheric resistance. Its curved chassis is locked by six structural bolts, mimicking the heavy riveting of window frames on aluminum airframes. The dual 12h/24h dial recalls the precision of early cabin pressure gauges. A timepiece designed like a reinforced viewport, offering a window into the golden age of flight.
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All orders are shipped from our logistics centers in Switzerland.

Carrier

International Express We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, or Swiss Post, depending on your location. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive a confirmation email containing tracking information and delivery updates.

Duties and Taxes

International and Domestic Orders All orders are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). This means that import duties, taxes, and customs fees are not included in the purchase price. These charges must be paid to the carrier upon delivery

Returns and Exchanges

All sales made by the Company are final. The Company does not accept any returns, refunds, or exchanges, except as expressly provided by applicable law or in accordance with Article 2 below.

David Van Heim offers a two-year warranty on parts and labor. This warranty includes shipping costs and shipping insurance.

Please note that the warranty does not cover:

  • Leather straps or batteries.

  • Items modified or altered by a third party.

  • Damage resulting from inappropriate use (shocks, exposure to chemicals, etc.).

All after-sales service requests, whether covered by the warranty or not, are subject to approval by david-van-heim.com prior to shipping authorization.

Warranty Claim Procedure

For any technical assistance, please email us at info@david-van-heim.com.

International warranty

Watches are covered by a 2-year international warranty from the date of delivery, against any manufacturing or mechanical defects.

Worldwide Express Shipping

All orders are shipped Delivery Duties Unpaid (DDU), Orders Shipping is free of charge for all orders.

✦ Collection Status: Available for Immediate Order

GALLERY

TECHNICALLY DIFFERENT

The Pressurized Viewport

The Etika was born from a fascination with the structural engineering of the first pressurized aircraft, such as the legendary Constellation. Its design is a direct tribute to fuselage windows—those critical openings built to withstand extreme pressure differentials. To prevent the airframe from tearing under stress, engineers used massive reinforcement frames, riveted all around the window’s edge.

The defining characteristic of this model is its “chassis” case. The central unit housing the dial appears embedded and secured by six domed-head bolts. These screws aren’t just for style; they mimic the structural riveting used to seal instruments and viewports to the aircraft’s aluminum skin.

The dual 12h/24h dial mirrors the visual language of drum altimeters and cabin pressure gauges. Wearing an Etika is like carrying a fragment of the airframe—a piece of engineering where every bolt ensures integrity and survival against the vacuum of high altitude.

Case

Material

Rose Gold / Black PVD

Dimensions

Ø 48 mm
09mm thick (with glass)

Caseback

Stainless Steel

Glass

Hard Mineral

Water resistance

30m (3 ATM)

STRAPS

Material

Leather

Details

Soft-touch finish for optimal comfort

Buckle

Signed Stainless Steel
Brushed finish

DIAL & HANDS

Color

White tones

Indications

Date

Finishes

Multi-layered dial construction

Hands

Second / Hour / Minute Date hands
Polished finish

MOVEMENT

Type

High-precision Quartz

Functions

Hour / Minute / Second / Date

Remark

Engineered for reliability and multi-zone functionality

Details

Weight

82g

Gender

Male

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