AVI-8 Clowes Automatic Watch

Aviation timepieces are the stock and trade of AVI-8 and if you ever find yourself in the market for a bold, uncompromising watch that takes its design inspiration from the skies, this is the watchmaker for you. Their latest collection, the Clowes Automatic, is undoubtedly one of their most striking to date and for less than $400 you can have a top quality aviation style watch on your wrist this summer.

Taking its design inspiration from the RAF’s No. 1 Squadron and the courageous Arthur “Taffy” Clowes, the Hawker Hurricane Clowes Automatic has been purpose-built as a commanding, pronounced pilot’s watch to honour their incredible accomplishments during WWII. The Clowes Automatic is set apart by its unmistakable 46mm case influenced by larger pilot watches from the 1940’s.

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The watch boasts a highly distinctive, oversized conical crown and is topped by a domed, sapphire lens. The case back features the No. 1 Squadron badge as a tribute to the squadron Clowes flew for. It comes with a moulded dial with camo pattern drawn directly from Clowes’ Hawker Hurricane is topped with custom 3D indexes that have been hewn entirely out of high grade Swiss lume, which provides an unparalleled glow in low light conditions.

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Under the hood of this super cool collection of aviation inspired watches from AVI-8 you will find an NH series Japanese automatic movement with 21,600 bph and 24 jewels delivers an ultra-reliable timekeeping experience. Attaching the timepiece to the wrist is a premium, handcrafted genuine leather, vintage pilot-style strap that tapers from 22mm to 18mm.

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Each timepiece from the Clowes Automatic range is inspired by locations No. 1 Squadron was based at during WWII and they have deployed bold, impactful colours to really make these watches stand out from the crowd. If you’ve a love of the skies and the bravery of the men and women who protected them during WWII, this is the collection of watches for you.

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