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REC The Habu

The REC The Habu is a 40 mm Grade 2 titanium pilot watch with a Sellita SW270-1 M hand-wound movement.

All REC watchesPilot watchesUnder $3,000Microbrand
Price
$1,995
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
12.3 mm
Origin
Denmark
Movement
Manual hand-wound
Caliber
Sellita SW270-1 M
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Grey PVD, sandblasted
Finish technology
PVD / IP
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
FKM rubber strap (Kevlar inlay)
Crystal
Sapphire, AR coated
Display back
No
Dial
Grey (lower dial repurposed SR-71 titanium)
Dial colours
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Pre-order, ships from Feb 2027; limited to 1,372
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Caseback, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: REC Watches (maker) Spec checksGrade Jun 2026Price Aug 2026 Suggested by u/Potential-Peace6416
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the REC The Habu?

Grade 2, as stated by the maker.

What size is the REC The Habu?

The case is 40 mm across and 12.3 mm thick. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the REC The Habu cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $1,995.

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