Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT Sled Driver (42 mm) DG2018C-S17C-BK

Faster, further and brighter against all odds. Honoring legendary pilot Major Brian Shul, we’re proud to present the limited-edition AeroGMT Sled Driver. With inspiring perseverance, he overcame near-fatal wartime injuries to fly the SR-71 Blackbird – the fastest and highest-flying aircraft the world has ever seen. We’re excited to welcome him into the BALL Explorers Club with a cockpit-ready chronometer that displays the time in three geographic zones. Its beautifully curved sapphire bezel shines with micro gas lights for perfect 24-hour GMT reading in absolute darkness. Ultra-tough and extremely bright, the Sled Driver is built to challenge all headwinds – and charge endlessly forward.

Technical Data

Model: DG2018C-S17C-BK

Collection: Engineer Hydrocarbon

Dial Color: Black

Strap Detail: Tapered stainless steel bracelet

Strap Material: stainless steel

Strap Type: Bracelet

Strap Clasp: patented folding buckle with extension

Lug Width (Mm): 21mm

Lug To Lug: 54mm

Movement: Automatic

Caliber: BALL RR1201-C

Movement Detail: Automatic caliber BALL RR1201-C Chronometer certified COSC

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Diameter (Mm): 42mm

Case Height (Mm): 13.85mm

Crystal: Dome-shaped anti-reflective sapphire crystal

Glass Size: 3.2mm

Crown Material: Patented crown protection design

Bezel Material: Stainless Steel Bidirectional rotating curved sapphire bezel with micro gas tubes for night reading

Weight (G): Approx. 220g

Water Resistance: 100m/330ft

Features

Limited Edition: 1990
Warranty: Warranty Registration within 90 days of purchase for a free extended twelve months warranty
Anti-Magnetism: 4,800A/m
Micro Gas Tubes: 44 micro gas tubes on hour, minute, second, second time zone hands, dial and bezel for night reading capability
Luminous three time zone indication
Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date
7,500Gs shock resistance
Around the wrist, our patented triple folding buckle ensures lasting strength, capable of resisting up to 1,400 newtons of force. Its effortless comfort is heightened by the secure butterfly clasp and 22mm extension system for an ergonomic fit with sportswear – or in the case of Brian Shul, a space suit. Its titanium case back pays tribute to the SR-71’s titanium skin, which could withstand the extreme heat of 1,000° F.
Around the wrist, our patented triple folding buckle ensures lasting strength, capable of resisting up to 1,400 newtons of force. Its effortless comfort is heightened by the secure butterfly clasp and 22mm extension system for an ergonomic fit with sportswear – or in the case of Brian Shul, a space suit. Its titanium case back pays tribute to the SR-71’s titanium skin, which could withstand the extreme heat of 1,000° F.
For Brian Shul, the unforgiving intensity of Mach 3+ flight required unmatched precision between man and machine. To this end, the AeroGMT Sled Driver is a certified chronometer with exacting precision ready to prevail in the most extreme conditions. Its trusted accuracy is safeguarded by our special crown protection system – its protective plate covers the crown to shield it from external knocks and to ensure it has been properly tightened.
A wonder of the modern world, the SR-71 first took flight in 1964 and served for more than 35 years. Respectfully dubbed “The Sled” by some, its design and purpose reinvented what a supersonic spy plane could be and raised the bar for aviation technology. After months of training, a crew of two would gear up in space suits and embark on highly-confidential reconnaissance missions around the world. With powerful jet engines punctuating its fireproof titanium skin, The Sled could quickly exceed 2,000 mph while at 85,000 feet. When in danger, Shul could simply outrace and escape any threat. More than 50 years later, both Shul and The Sled are still an awe-inspiring story.