AVI-8’s Newest Watch Pays Tribute to the Lafayette Flyboys of World War I
AVI-8 is a brand that by this point should be no stranger to Worn & Wound readers. Their unique spin on pilot?s watches are by now well known in the enthusiast community, offering something that?s not exactly ?vintage inspired? in the way we normally think of it, yet draws on history in a way that few other brands even attempt. Their watches tend to take very specific pieces of aviation history and spin them into timepieces that both pay tribute to aircraft of the past, and serve as little lessons in history for both the curious and well schooled aviation history buff. Their latest creation, the Flyboy Lafayette Chronograph, is inspired by World War I era war planes and the diverse group of pilots that flew them.
AVI-8 Flyboy Lafayette Chronograph Â
Case Material: Stainless steel Dial: White, blue, black, salmon
Dimensions: 42 x 13.5mm
Crystal: Mineral    Â
Water Resistance: 5 ATMÂ Â
Crown: Push/pull                     Â
Movement: VK68-TMI
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel braceletÂ
Price: ~ $280
Reference Number: AV-4076
Expected Release:Â Pre-order now open
The Lafayette Escadrille was a unit of volunteer American fighter pilots who served under French command during WWI. Pilots serving in what would eventually become known as the Lafayette Flying Corps were known for their diverse backgrounds. Unlike modern war efforts, the volunteer pilots of World War I were often simply seeking adventure. At the time of the formation of ...
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