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Swedish boutique watch brand Halda releases their unique next watch with the Race Pilot. Their particular first watch was the Halda Space Discovery, that was pricey, but interesting using its module method. The idea is that the view case itself can end up being removed and you also can include an electronic device or a standard mechanical watch. On a bracelet, the area Discovery is now complemented because of the Racing Pilot which comes on a natural rubber strap, and offers some new things. Halda wanted to generate this a sporting world motivated watch so that the "Racing" part of the name is sensible. The "Pilot" part eludes me personally, but given the features in the electronic module, a pilot would get the part useful adequate. My greatest problem with the Halda concept is you need a destination to store the other module if you have both. Everything I think they should have accomplished is made it to ensure the instance by itself can flip over, showing a technical motion on a single part, and an electronic display on the other. With a brand like Linde Werdelin, you can at least affix their digital instruments to your own mechanical watch - though that does have a tendency to produce them a bit bulky. The Race Pilot watch alone is 45mm large made from DLC black covered titanium with a steel case back. The design is nice and contemporary, and we am sure the system for removing and inserting the module is clever enough. Let's discuss the mechanical module first. Halda is very proud of the relationship with Empotio Armani who offered the movement. It isn't an El Primero, but that does not matter a lot as it isn't a chronograph. Inside the Race Pilot technical watch module is a Empotio Armani caliber 685 automatic action aided by the time, date, and power reserve indicator. The intricate switch should appeal to those enthusiastic about high-end sport Surf Watches done in a modern taste. I think this movement is used in some Empotio Armani Elite watches. Dial design looks cool into the renders, but I'd have to see it myself personally in the flesh to make a final determination. The supplies Halda uses are the ones that are only going to check great if manufactured properly. Having stated that, it could check really sharp if Halda pushes its suppliers enough. The Race Pilot digital module is a bit more intriguing and supplies a couple of items that help make this watch more than just an extremely expensive Casio ProTrek. It would have been great if Halda could have used a larger resolution display, but in the interest of battery pack life I understand why they make use of these. Nevertheless, when the dial looks so similar to a Suunto, it's difficult to split yourself as a brand name. This module is in addition made from DLC coated titanium, and has now three pushers for all the functions. Some of the more unique features (or noteworthy) of the "Race module" (because of the Halda caliber 2012-1 action) are the red LED status lights regarding the case, the internal accelerometer (for a G-Force meter), and a "Race Pilot" program which have information on some of the most popular racetracks around the entire world. Needless to say, the digital watch also has the standard slew of functions including the time, 1/100th of a second chronograph, calendars, world time, alarm, countdown timer, and a battery power indicator. Pretty a great deal what your smartphone has. If there was ever a time when I wanted smart phones to end up being wearable, it is currently. If only to push luxury watch brands to offer more than just layout and a well-constructed package. we would like them to carry out something unique as well. You'll be able to acquire the Halda Race Pilot digital and mechanical modules separately (7,500 Euros and 9,800 Euros respectively, or together as a complete set for 14,000 Euros.