PRIM Orlík III

About the collection

The year 2025 will forever be remembered by collectors and fans of the first Czechoslovak sports watches as the respectable 60th anniversary of this immortal model. Orlík has become a true legend, and each new model writes a new chapter in its existence.

Orlík, with its original mission, which was initiated as a separate project by the then Ministry of Defense, fulfilled clear goals from the beginning. Resistance to water, pressure, shocks, falls and temperature changes. It passed. And it continues to surpass its limits.

Through gradual design development, individual parts of the watch are innovated to meet current trends and demands for comfortable wearing. Trends on the global watch markets also influence these adjustments. Styles change, demands for non-traditional dial designs, and demands for case size, material, and accessories such as straps.

It is still Orlík. Its original DNA is clearly legible and our task is to preserve the main significant elements of this legend.

PRIM ORLÍK III is a new evolution and successor to the II series.

The open edition will thus become the basis for other limited collections that will come out of this design.

The newly designed 42 mm stainless steel case is more ergonomic, with a lower profile and sophisticated details such as straight-cut (in the case of the stainless steel model) or angled polished hands (in the case of the precious metal variant) and a screw-down crown with an engraved pictogram, which is the symbol of Nové Město nad Metují. Water resistance to 300 m, a self-winding movement of its own design and a power reserve of 45 hours confirm that this is a watch ready to withstand even extreme conditions.

Year 2025: increased water resistance values

This model already has a guaranteed water resistance of 300 m. It thus confirms its qualities and can confidently stand alongside other world-class durable watches of a similar type. It has thus verified its original mission as a watch for military divers.

The body made of high-quality stainless steel makes this model suitable for harsh conditions, and the high luminosity of the hands in twilight and at night adds to its reliability. The durable rubber strap and buckle with a pictogram enhance all these aspects. The crown bears a pictogram. The symbol of the PRIM watch.

The heart of this Orlík is the in-house PRIM caliber 98.01 movement with automatic winding. With 22 jewels, it performs 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz). The power reserve is at least 45 hours.

The edition of this model is open.

About the model

The durable new generation model PRIM ORLÍK III is a continuation of the legend, the beginning of which we write in the sixties of the last century. The design evolution has been particularly noticeable in the case, which at 42 mm in size ensures comfortable wearing and an aesthetic impression. Lower profile, ergonomics, shorter legs. All this is clearly visible when compared to models of previous generations.

Inside Orlík III, our own in-house movement with automatic winding ticks. PRIM caliber 98.01 with automatic winding. With 22 bearing stones, it performs 21,600 oscillations per hour (3Hz). The power reserve is min. 45 hours. Parts of the movement are decorated with the PRIM designation and the anniversary symbol of 60 years of Orlík.

A dark dial with a typical structure, white numerals in a nostalgically familiar font and high luminosity of the hands in twilight and at night go hand in hand with the mission of this model. A companion that will not leave anyone in need. You can rely on it in any conditions. Its design will attract attention both with outdoor and more formal outfits. In the case of this Orlík, we are dealing with a universal model for many occasions.

Both the clasp and the crown feature precise details. They are decorated with the PRIM watch pictogram-symbol.

The edition of this model is open.

When designing the model, it was important – and we succeeded – to:

Push the boundaries of water resistance to 300 m
Preserve the style and DNA of the Czech watchmaking icon – the Orlík model
Bringing in a new generation with innovations in case design
Combine current customer demands and original style
Confirm durability and versatility
Emphasize details in the form of pictograms on parts of the watch
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Orlík

Specifications

Caliber

PRIM caliber 98.01 – automatic winding

Water resistance

30 ATM

Dimensions

⦰ 42 x 13.6 mm

Glass

sapphire cylindrical

Case

Stainless steel 316L

Strap

rubber, gray

Design

PRIM ORLÍK III is a symbol of durability even in demanding conditions. Likewise, thanks to its comfort when worn, it complements most common outfits and looks very charismatic. Orlík III pushed the boundaries of waterproofness and confirmed its original mission as a watch for military divers. This model is in the open edition.