First Look at the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Automatic Bottisham Edition
AVI-8 has carved out a niche for themselves by creating watches that are directly inspired by specific aircraft. These aren?t ?pilot?s watches? per say, but rather watches that share distinct design elements with the planes that they pay tribute to. The result is something that is completely unique aesthetic and a series of watches that serve as real collectibles to aviation enthusiasts in a way that a traditionally designed flight watch doesn?t. The brand?s latest release, the P-51 Mustang Automatic Bottisham Edition, takes as its inspiration one of the great fighter jets of World War II. Let?s take a closer look.Â
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Automatic Bottisham Edition
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial:Â Green/Yellow (featured here); Gray/Blue;Â Black/Red Dimensions: 43mm
Crystal: SapphireÂ
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Crown: Push/pull with fixed crown protectorÂ
Movement: Seiko NH35 with custom rotor
Strap/bracelet: Leather two-piece; mil-inspired nylon
Price: $363-$383
Expected Release: Available now on AVI-8 website
First, a little history. The P-51 Mustang was built by North American Aviation, and in the 1940s was powered by the same Rolls Royce Merlin engine found in the legendary Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes built in Great Britain. Together, these planes had a major role in winning the Second World War, flying in Europe, the Meditteranean, and the Pacific. The P-51 Mustang was known for its supreme speed and maneuverability, and remained a mainst...
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