Following the success of AVI-8’s partnership with the Royal British Legion in 2021, AVI-8 is honoured to announce the release of two new timepieces, beginning with the AVI-8 Flyboy Royal British Legion Falklands 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition.
The AVI-8 Flyboy Royal British Legion Falklands 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition has been designed as a tribute to the courageous men and women who served during the Falklands Conflict 40 years ago and raises money for the RBL to continue its vital work supporting those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families.
“We are very proud of our partnership with AVI-8. Since our partnership first launched in May 2021, AVI-8 has raised over £33,000 for the Royal British Legion through the sales of bespoke AVI-8 timepieces. We are delighted that AVI-8 is launching this next timepiece which has been created with the highest attention to detail and has features inspired by military and aviation design. Our Armed Forces have always been – and always will be – committed to protecting us, our freedoms and our society’s way of life. By purchasing this timepiece you’re helping the Royal British Legion provide ongoing vital support to the Armed Forces community and ensure their unique contribution is never forgotten.”
Louise Ajdukiewicz, Assistant Director of High Value Giving Royal British Legion
With 1,500 individually numbered units produced, each AVI-8 Flyboy Falklands 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition timepiece sold will contribute to this incredible charity and support those who serve and have served in the British Armed Forces and their families. Impeccably balanced and legible, the dial features thick applied Arabic indexes with Swiss lume, framed by a concave metallic chapter ring.
Stamped at the 6 o’clock position are the coordinates of the Falkland Islands, to remember those who served 40 years ago. Completing the dial is the iconic Royal British Legion two-petal poppy on the seconds hand. Measuring 40mm, a contemporary case with a serrated unidirectional bezel and aluminium ring insert offers a modern alternative to the traditional pilot’s watch. A sophisticated double-domed hardened mineral glass with anti-reflective coating offers a clear view into the dial. Topping the crown is a vibrant red two-petal poppy enclosed in epoxy.
The Falklands 40 edition is powered by a high-precision Japanese meca-quartz movement featuring an elegant, sweeping seconds hand commonly found in high-end automatic timepieces. Attaching the watch to the wrist is a vintage-inspired premium handstitched genuine leather strap with side stitching. Each of the 1500 limited edition timepieces is uniquely numbered and comes packaged in a striking blue and red canvas gift box, reflecting the
Royal British Legion’s colours. Available at AVI-8.co.uk, £190.
“We are delighted that AVI-8 is launching this next timepiece with has been created with the highest attention to detail and has features inspired by military and aviation design. These classic references pay tribute to military aircrew and are a poignant reminder of those who have served and sacrificed”
– Louise Ajdukiewicz, Assistant Director of High Value Giving Royal British Legion