82nd Combat Aviation x Durrant - Steel
$650842
42 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Stirling Timepieces 82nd Combat Aviation x Durrant is a robust homage to military history, offering a unique design that will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and veterans alike. Priced at $650, it balances style with a sense of purpose, featuring a solid build and eye-catching military-inspired aesthetics. If you're looking for a watch that captures the spirit of adventure while standing out from mainstream offerings, this piece earns my recommendation.
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This bespoke edition of the Durrant Steel has been created exclusively for members of The 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. Built for professionals who work in some of the most demanding environments on earth, the Durrant combines field-ready durability with understated design. Each piece features a dial print. The dial carries the clean, utilitarian aesthetic of the standard Durrant but with subtle, unit-specific detailing unique to this collaboration. Watches will be produced and assembled once the order window closes, with delivery estimated at 3–5 months from that point. Please note: Due to the use of a screw-down caseback, engraving orientation cannot be guaranteed. While we take great care to match colours as closely as possible to the approved digital render, slight variations between o…
6.5
SolidSensei Score — Solid
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- 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 51 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- STC-D03A-C-82ND-1
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 51 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Count-up
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied markers
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp
- deployant
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Stirling Timepieces
Stirling Timepieces is committed to producing high-quality, rugged watches specifically designed for the needs of military personnel and outdoor enthusiasts. The brand emphasizes community, donating a portion of profits to combat-related charities, particularly those supporting veterans with mental health conditions.
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