AVI-8 Hawker Typhoon RB396 SHEILA CHRONOGRAPH LIMITED EDITION Watch

The limited edition watches from AVI-8 seldom hang around on their shelves for long so make sure you move quickly if you want to get your hands on one of these Hawker Typhoon RB396 Sheila Chronographs. A symbol of sacrifice and bravery, this new collection from AVI-8 consists of four different watches – each as visually vibrant as the last. Priced between £180 and £200, these watches are exceptional value for money and will add a real gravitas to any wrist this summer.

Boasting bold oversized Arabic and baton indexes with Swiss lume, the dial of the Hawker Typhoon RB396 Sheila Chronograph Watches from AVI-8 is distinctly legible. Subdials with instrument-style frames are drawn straight from the cockpit of RB396 and add a real touch of authenticity to proceedings from an aesthetic perspective. Measuring 42mm, the stainless steel case with knurled details on the pushers and crown has been expertly crafted for style and robustness. A hardened mineral lens with anti-reflective coating provides a perfect view into the dial.

TAKE TO THE SKIES

An often forgotten legend, the Hawker Typhoon was a powerful, potent ground attack aircraft that redressed the balance in mainland Europe during WWII. To support the Typhoon’s legacy, AVI-8 is proud to release a limited edition timepiece in partnership with the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (HTPG). Each timepiece sold will support the work of the HTPG as they restore Hawker Typhoon RB396, the only surviving combat veteran example of the type known to exist.

The aircraft will symbolise the heritage, educate the public and become a permanent memorial to all the crews, of all nationalities, that made the ultimate sacrifice operating the Typhoon. The Hawker Typhoon RB396 Sheila Chronograph Watches from AVI-8 (£180+) are selling out fast and that goes to show how popular these limited edition timepieces from the aviation inspired watchmaker always are. They utilise a Japanese chronograph quartz movement, providing this timekeeping instrument with both reliability and precision.

Attaching the watch to the wrist is a comfortable, premium genuine leather strap with cross-stitched details inspired by the pilot’s seat in RB396. The case back features the name “”Sheila””, drawn from the nose art on RB396. The name was inscribed by RB396 pilot Frank Johnson to honour his wife Sheila. This timepiece created in partnership with the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group comes in a custom canvas wrapped gift box. Each individually numbered timepiece is part of a limited edition of 800 pieces. To honour the heritage of this iconic aircraft, each colourway is named after a pilot who had flown RB396 over the years.

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