Vanguard Beige
$350536
43 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
This limited edition watch serves as a remarkable tribute to VE-Day, perfect for history enthusiasts and collectors. With its robust design and automatic movement, it provides great value for those seeking both style and storytelling in their timepiece.
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150 Pieces Only This Colourway May 8, 1945 marked the official end of World War II in Europe. Eight decades later, AVI-8 captures the spirit of this historic triumph in a meticulously designed timepiece collection that pays homage to the aircraft, the pilots, and the enduring symbols of victory.
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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
- Currently sold out
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 43 mm it wears boldly, a long 50 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-4094-06
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 43 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Engraved
- Dial colour
- cream
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied index
- Lume
- Yes — Japan Super Luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- genuine leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- 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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