Gunmetal Grey
$1801,668
43 mm5 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Gunmetal Grey is a beautifully designed tribute to aviation history, striking a balance between functionality and nostalgic style. It's ideal for watch enthusiasts who appreciate historical references and practical features. At this price point, it offers considerable value with its thoughtful design and durable construction.
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A tribute to perhaps the storied legacy of an elite and brave unit of Lancaster Bombers and their pilots. As part of the Allied bombing campaign, the Dambusters were immortalized for their daring raids on the Dams of the Ruhr valley. This timepiece features a large open case design that offers a clear vintage pilot watch shape replete with bold Arabic numbers on the dial, and gauge-like hands that hint at cockpit displays of the Lancaster. Subtle details such as the squadron reference on the left side of the dial, and the bubble-like date magnifier–sitting at the 6 o’clock position to reference the clear gun turrets on the Lancaster that served as essential defence mechanisms during their strategic bombing missions.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (5m)
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Tall 15mm case
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 43 mm it wears boldly, a long 52 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- AV-4049-02
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 43 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52 mm
- Thickness
- 15 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 5 m
- Crystal
- Mineral · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- grey
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- Arabic
- Lume
- Yes — Super Luminova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Date, Chronograph
- Fit
- Unisex
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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