Flag Black
$189548
38 mmMineral
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Flag Black is a solid choice for those who appreciate aviation-inspired designs at an accessible price point. Its compact dimensions and lightweight build make it comfortable for everyday wear, while the green dial adds a distinctive style that stands out. For around $450, it's a smart acquisition for fans of pilot watches.
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A pumpkin-style crown adds a nod to the pilot watch design of the era & fuses effortlessly with the otherwise bolder lines of the case in keeping with the aesthetics of other Hurricane watches from AVI-8. Strapped with a robust, ribbon-like strap further nods to the ribbons as awards and tributes to the RAF's finest.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Slim 11mm profile
- Versatile 38mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 38 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 48 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- AV-4044-03
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48 mm
- Thickness
- 11 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- green
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Newlite
- Strap / bracelet
- nylon
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- 3 Hands, Date
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
AVI-8 Timepieces
AVI-8 aims to blend functional design with storytelling, celebrating the heroism of aviators. Each timepiece connects wearers to the rich history of aviation, providing a narrative through its aesthetic and features.
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