Stratosphere
$2301,727
44 mm50 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Stratosphere is designed for the aviation aficionado who appreciates a robust yet stylish timepiece without breaking the bank. Its stainless steel case exudes durability, while the overall design captures a sophisticated nod to flight instrumentation. At $230, it strikes a solid balance of quality and value, making it a stellar choice for anyone looking to elevate their wrist game with an active lifestyle flair.
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Named after famed Hawker Harrier test pilot John Farley, this timepiece echoes the inner cockpit of the iconic "Jump Jet" aircraft with a dual time retrograde display, date, and 24-hour read-out all cloaked within the sturdy, robust yet effortlessly wearable confines of the solid marine grade stainless steel case.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Tall 14mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 44 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-4098-01
- Released
- 2023
- Case diameter
- 44 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52 mm
- Thickness
- 14 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Mineral · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- silver
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Newlite
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Dual Time, Date, 24-Hour Display
- 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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