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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 new P-51 Mustang is a wearable tribute to the exploits of American fighterace and commander, Colonel Don Blakeslee, who is regarded as one of the greatest heroes of the Allied forces during WW2. The dial of the Blakeslee Chronograph leans on both the inner and outer detailing of the P-51 Mustang. Carefully considered and perfectly proportioned, the dial is an effort in legibility and visually arresting layout. Using the very shape of the P-51 Mustang as inspiration, a 43mm case flows and glides across the wrist with specific micro details that echo the machining and features of this iconic aircraft. The pushers in particular are custom built and shaped within the line of the wings and fuselage. Utilising the famed Seiko VK series Meca Quartz movement, the P-51 Mustang Blakeslee chronograph is armed with the reliability and precision of quartz split time chronograph timing along with the satisfying and nostalgic hand feel of high beat automatic movements. The result is a high spec timing instrument that looks and operates like no other chronograph. Available in your choice of a solid stainless steel H-link bracelet or padded genuine leather, once more the attachment of case to wrist is a function of careful attention and observation of the inspirations drawn from the majestic Mustang.
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Utilising the iconic 45mm 12-sided silhouette, each solid steel case and bracelet has received a highly technical and complex PVD camouflage treatment that takes up to 10 days to complete. Not only are there several layers of PVD coating applied, but the camouflage pattern itself is done by hand individually. Although camouflage was first used during WWI, the 3 colourways – Night Camo, Ground Camo and Air Camo – for this capsule collection have been carefully chosen, drawing inspiration from its use over the years in military aircraft, such as the Hunter.
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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 an anti-reflective coating offers a clear view of 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.