AVI-8 Pays Tribute to the Spitfire with their Latest Special Edition
AVI-8 has announced their first new watch of 2020, a tribute to the Spitfire aircraft with an automatic movement. We?ve covered AVI-8 at length here at Worn & Wound, and their watches inhabit an interesting niche that’s worth exploring. Since their inception, AVI-8 has produced a series of watches that serve as tribute collectibles that honor important aircraft while simultaneously offering a contemporary spin on aviation watch design. They harness the idea of classic Flieger watches and add tons of color and explicit references to aviation history in the design of their timepieces, and this type of storytelling through their unique watches is one of the things that really set them apart. Let?s take a closer look at the new Spitfire Type 300 Automatic Edition.
AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Blue, green, black, gray
Dimensions: 42 x 13.6mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Crown: Push/pull
Movement: Miyota 8218
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: Approximately $435 – $490
Reference Number: AV-4073-11, AV-4073-22, AV-4073-33, AV-4073-44
The Supermarine Spitfire was developed in 1934 and would eventually become one of the most recognized and important aircrafts ever created. It was a pillar of the Royal Air Force throughout World War II, and continues to capture the imagination of history buffs, pilots, and watch lovers alike. This, of course, is not the firs...
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