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Named after the Rolls Royce powered Avon turbojet engine that powered it, the Avon chronograph is replete with design cues and inspiration taken directly from the Hawker Hunter aircraft.
Carved and forged out of marine grade 316 L stainless steel and measuring 42mm in diameter, the watch opens up at the lens to display a unique dial design that echoes the machined engineered elements of the Hunter’s breakthrough jet engine design. Masking the date and day display, the serrated turbine inspired layer of dial application adds a magnificent amount of depth and complexity while leaving clarity and legibility untouched.For the astute observer, both day and date fonts have been reprinted to pay homage to 1950s and 1960s typography actually found on Hawker Hunters of the time.Bold, uniquely tooled hour and minute hands read the time off with clarity and utter precision with a contrast colour detailing on the seconds hand.The crown guard to right of the watch references the front view of the Hunter’s intakes, while the roundel embalmed on the crown adds another element of interest for the wearer.Hugging the watch to the wearer's wrist is a vintage designed hand-stitched leather strap which marries perfectly with the neo-classic aviation sensibilities found on this timepiece.
Scarlet Black Brown Hawker Hunter Leather Avon Chronograph AVI-8 Watch AV-4064-03
Marine Grade 316 L 42mm Stainless Steel Case
Uniquely Tooled Hour and Minute Hands
Vintage Designed Hand-Stitched Leather Strap
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The Spitfire Type 300 Automatic pays tribute to the prototype Supermarine developed in 1934. Inspired by the lines, form, and design of the famed World War 2 era fighter, AVI-8 delivers a unique take on a stylish timepiece that draws from one of the most famous aircraft to have ever flown.The Type 300 is complete as a reliably, sturdy and wearable field watch with clear aviation design credentials.
In designing a watch that takes its cues from the Spitfire, AVI-8 has looked at both the obvious and subtle details of its design and fabrication, purposefully injecting them into this timepiece.A 42mm diameter case is shaped to follow the elegantly elliptical form of the Spitfire. From lug to case body, from the top curve of the convex sapphire lens to the case back and flowing side profile, the Type 300 is an immediate form driven echo of the Spitfire.The crown, with its bulbous shape, subtly references the propeller and its nose. In designing the dial, the AVI-8 team looked immediately to the cockpit of the Spitfire. Taking the clear-cut legibility of the gauges and readouts of the aircraft, the Type 300 uses the indexes, hands and layout as its primary blueprint of the dial.Through intelligent design and spatial arrangement, the outer ring of the dial slopes down to the lower dial’s main platform where a seconds subdial site at the five o’clock position is paired with the date display window at the three o’clock position.The hands are uniquely shaped for utter legibility and precision of readout. Taking further cues from the cockpit, the syringe like hand set has been modified based on the hands used inside the altimeter and air speed indicators within the Spitfire.Indexes and hands are lavishly layered with high grade Swiss lume for adept readout in low light conditions.The result is a dial that jumps the cockpit to the wrist all while delivering a timepiece that is clearly and undeniably functional as an instrument of time.The Type 300 employs a custom modified Japanese made, 21 Jewels movement based on the robustly reliable Miyota 8 series movement. Using only the kinetic power of wearer’s wrist, the custom designed rotor spins to generate a power source that delivers a beautifully honest battery free experience.The rotor itself is an expression of the skill of the team at AVI-8, who have carved out a unique birds eye view silhouette of the Spitfire as an ever spinning reminder of the plane that has inspired the watch.Viewed easily through the exhibition see-through case back, the rotor, the movement and inner symphony of gears and wheels are a delight to behold as they work together in harmony to power the watch.Securely holding the case to the wrist, a gracefully brushed solid stainless steel bracelet with solid deployment clasp tapers from 22mm at the lugs to 18mm.Each watch is paired with an additional premium grade genuine leather strap, offering versatility to quickly and easily change your style.
Midnight Chrome Yellow Spitfire Stainless Steel Type 300 Automatic AVI-8 Watch AV-4073-33
Solid Stainless Steel Bracelet with Solid Deployment Clasp
Custom Modified Japanese Made, 21 Jewels Movement
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The Hawker Harrier “Jump Jet” found service across several air and naval air forces during the latter half of the 20th Century. It represented a breakthrough in aviation design and went on to serve many missions with distinction. To pay tribute to the variants of this famed jet, AVI-8 introduced the latest version of its Harrier chronograph family inspired by the planes that flew for the Spanish Navy, nicknamed the “Matador”. In full timing operation, the Matador comes alive with a whirring of hands and wheels that create a dynamic experience not unlike that of a Harrier in full flight.
At first glance the Matador is a complex jigsaw of gears and wheels, which are precisely layered on top of each other as a dynamically designed piece of aviation inspired timing instrumentation. The sturdy case measures 44mm in diameter with a carved caseback that echoes the turbine blades of the Rolls Royce Pegasus engine inside the Harrier. A hardened mineral convex lens with anti-reflective coating frames the mechanics underneath resting on the case bezel perfectly.Each detail of the case has been carefully considered and exhibits a thought to the use and wear of the timepiece. From the beveled chamfered edge bezel to the crown guard and piston like pushers, the case is complete as a suitable shell from which the watch may perform fully. The dial itself is crowned with a “Grande Date” double aperture date display. Each frame for each digit has been carefully beveled and sits above an interlocking design of gears and wheels, giving a peek and the inner mechanics of the movement.No detail has been left unconsidered. At the 3’oclock position, the re-engineered movement now features a disc display capable of a remarkable 1/20 of a second split time measurement. With chronograph seconds and minute read out, the Matador is a comprehensive timing device. Time read out is executed via legible luminous hands and facetted indexes. Strapping the watch to the wrist, the fit is comfortable and snug courtesy of well-engineered lugs and a supple leather strap with military influenced cross-stitch designed for easy wear and maintenance.
Marine Grey Hawker Harrier II Leather Matador Chronograph AVI-8 Watch AV-4065-04
Carved Caseback 44mm Diameter Case
Legible Luminous Hands and Facetted Indexes.
Leather Military Influenced Cross-Stitch Design Strap
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A sturdy yet precisely finished marine grade stainless steel case houses a Japanese retrograde split time chronograph that sits under the dial. The angled off squared shape echoes the key pieces of the Hunter's own instrumentation, the reference to the famed military jet that first flew in service for the RAF in the early 1950s. The dial is a perfectly designed assembly of indentations, tension rings and carefully positioned subdial frames. Complementing the dial features are piston like pushers that continue the look and feel of this watch as a piece of military instrumentation. Snugly strapped to the wrist with a hand-stitched vintage genuine leather strap or rubber strap – the Hawker Hunter Retrograde Chronograph is an impressive, functional and unique aviation inspired timepiece like no other.
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The AV-4052 brings the instrument panel and cockpit of the Hawker Hunter to the wrist of the wearer. The angled off squared shape emulates the key pieces of the Hunters instrumentation, an homage to the famed military jet that first flew in service for the RAF in the early 1950s. A sturdy yet precisely finished marine grade, black PVD stainless steel case houses a Japanese retrograde split time chronograph that sits under the dial. The dial itself is a perfectly designed assembly of indentations, tension rings and carefully positioned sub-dial frames that continue the look and feel of this watch as a piece of military instrumentation. Outlined hands are bold to offer clarity and visibility of all sub-dials on the multi-layered dial that offers depth and detail for the wearer.
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The Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time takes its inspiration from Frank Carey, a fighter ace who began his RAF career at the age of just 15 and ended as one of the most decorated pilots to have ever served. His final tally of 25 confirmed victories is all the more remarkable as it was accomplished across both Europe and Asia.
Nodding to the global exploits of Carey, each timepiece is named after a location he was stationed at during his esteemed career with the RAF.
Ensuring an easily readable dial, the Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time features bold applied Arabic and baton indexes with Swiss lume on a matte canvas. Recessed subdials are enclosed by cockpit instrument-style frames, drawn from the Hawker Hurricane.
A 43mm case featuring a blend of brushed and polished finishes offers a purposefully reserved look, and a domed mineral lens with anti-reflective coating offers a clear view to the dial.Inspired by Carey’s successes across the globe during WWII, a precise and reliable Japanese quartz dual time movement powers this timepiece, allowing the wearer to easily track time in two locations.
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The Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph, which has the internal workings of a Japanese chronograph movement with split time readout, also gives the wearer access to multiple time zone readouts. This watch embodies the spirit of a jet-age pioneer aircraft with its well-engineered construction and functionality.
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The Hawker Harrier "Jump Jet," which flew for both the US Air Force and the Royal Air Force in the latter half of the 20th century, may have sparked as much controversy, excitement, and technological wonder as any fighter plane. The spectacular aircraft, which is propelled by the renowned Rolls Royce Pegasus engine family, serves as the visual backdrop for the Hawker Harrier II Dual Retrograde Chronograph watches.