Tangmere
$285445
44 mm5 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The AVI-8 Tangmere is a striking piece for aviation enthusiasts and everyday wearers alike. Its solid build and Meca-Quartz movement provide great value, especially at its price point of $285. This watch stands out for both its heritage-inspired design and reliable functionality.
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Inspired by a man, his fighter jet, and the world air speed record he broke in 1953. The Duke Chronograph, armed with a Meca-Quartz movement, is a modern interpretation of a pilot watch built with performance, speed, and precision in mind.
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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
- 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-4080-04
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 44 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 52 mm
- Thickness
- 13.8 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 5 m
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Newlite
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather strap
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- 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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