Blue Horizon
$330412
42 mmSapphire
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Flyboy Lafayette Automatic Blue Horizon is a striking watch that pays homage to aviation heritage. Its thoughtful details and limited availability make it a great pick for watch enthusiasts who appreciate history and unique designs.
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180 Pieces Only Per Variant To commemorate 110 years of the Lafayette Escadrille and the American volunteer pilots flying for France during WWI, AVI-8 introduces this Limited Edition — created in respectful tribute to one of aviation’s most historic units. Designed with subtlety and purpose, the watch reflects the belief that the strongest tributes are often expressed through thoughtful detail.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 49.5 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-4153-02
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.5 mm
- Thickness
- 13.7 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflection
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Dial colour
- blue
- Dial finish
- Sunburst
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Newlite
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Date
- 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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