AVI-8 is the ultimate watch brand for aviation-obsessives, responsible for creating watches inspired by iconic aircrafts and the airmen who dedicated themselves to man's progress in the sky.
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Its latest automatic watch model pays tribute to one of the most renowned aircrafts of all time – the P-51 Mustang – and its biggest advocate, Tommy Hitchcock Jr., an all-American hero and Lafayette Escadrille member who directly influenced the development of the P-51 Mustang during WWII. During the war, Hitchcock was posted at the US embassy in London. He witnessed the British testing the early P-51 Mustangs and decided to recommend that the US transform the Mustang into a high altitude fighter by using Britain's Merlin engine. If it wasn’t for Hitchcock’s persistence, the P-51 Mustang would not have existed as it did and the Allied air forces would not have achieved such supremacy in the air.
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In typical AVI-8 style, the p-51 Mustang Hitchcock Automatic draws aesthetic inspiration from both the cockpit and body of its namesake aircraft. Its multilayered dial blends modern watchmaking sophistication with vintage aviation elements to create a clear and legible dial, while a reliable NH35 self-winding movement powers the timepiece. The words 'Ten Goal Tommy' feature on the case back, paying tribute to Hitchcock's handicap in polo: alongside his heroic war efforts, he also happened to represent the US in polo at the Olympics. Quite the high achiever.
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This is a watch that's equal parts sturdy and stylish and built to last. Made from AVI-8's 43mm P-51 Mustang-inspired case, it boasts a crown guard echoing the engine exhaust of the aircraft. Its smooth contours and sleek padded leather strap promise ultimate comfort. Choose from four colourways, each inspired by a different polo club Hitchcock represented over the years.
Shop the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Hitchcock Automatic.
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