AVI-8– HAWKER HarrierII ‘Ace of Spades’ Automatic Edition - 2019Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
To Marine Aviation, the Ace of Spades symbolizes some ofthe greatest exploits and the most outstanding names in the history of Marine Aviation.Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
With the Ace being the first card in a suit, it symbolizes the first Marine Corps squadron. The "A" in the upper left stood for the word "Air" while the "S" in the lower right represented the word "Squadron". Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
In this 100th year anniversary of the Ace of Spades squadron, Avi-8 is proud to introduce a timepiece inspired by and in tribute to this famed squadron and the AV8 Harriers still in service with this esteemed outfit ofthe US Marine Corps.Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
With details taken directly from the shape, form, and function of the
Harrier, the watch is a study in avionic inspired design. The dial in particular demonstrates the most ofthis carefully studied effort to bring the cockpit to the wrist. Topped with a scratch resistant sapphire lens, the case is sturdy, robustly built with an imposing but not overbearing dimension of
46mm.
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Crafted out of solid stainless steel the case provides a tank like home to the multi-Iayered architecture of the dial beneath the lens. Drawing from the incredible power and engineering ingenuity of the
Rolls Royce Pegaus engine that powers the
Harrier, a custom designed, modified turbine shaped rotor brings the wearer closer to the fit and feel of a truly aviation inspired design timepiece.
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The
Hawker Harrier Ace of Spades refers to the
Marine Attack Squadron 231 United States Marine Corps that flies the
AV-8B Harrier II McDonnell Douglas evolution of the
Hawker Harrier.
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This version of the
Harrier was launched in the early
1990s.
U.S. Army General NormanSchwarzkopf named the Harrier /
AV-8B’s as one of the most important weapons of the
1991Gulf War. It continues to serve the needs of the
Ace of Spades squadron to this day in various theatres of combat, providing close air support for ground troops and performing armed reconnaissance.
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Measuring
46 mm in diameter the watch is built around a sturdy well-built case featuring a flat scratch-resistant sapphire lens. A crown positioned at the 2 o’clock positioned features a start insignia in a nod to the
US Air Force insignia marking its namesake aircraft.
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The dial of the
Ace of Spades is a representation of the best of the
AVI-8 brand. Comprised of more than 30 unique pieces, each part of the dial has been carefully designed and laid out in keeping with inspiration provided by the
Harrier.
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The passage of seconds is marked out by a custom modified disc just below the 3 o’clock position and the 24-hour subdial has been constructed with a series of layers and indexes which have been individually facetted applied with brush and polish finishes.
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This attention to detail and finishing can be found across the dial. The result is a dial that while offering a clear cut time display, presents a contemporary military industrialized look.
Bold Flieger style hour and minute hands are bold and utterly legible, allowing for a clear presentation of time and are lumed with Swiss luminous for low light visibility.
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Through the exhibition case back the watch shows off the custom self-winding rotor developed to echo the turbine rotors of the famed
Rolls Royce Pegasus engine which powers the
Harrier II.
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A robust but supple genuine leather strap with military-inspired stitching hugs the watch to the wrist with a fit that is durable and effortlessly wearable. The
Hawker Harrier 2 Ace of Spades Editionwill be available from
October 2019.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSCollection HAWKER HarrierIIModel: Hawker HarrierII AV- 4070 Edition Ace of Spades AutomaticCase316L Stainless steel
Diameter: 46.0 mm
Thickness: 14.5mm
Fixed bezel
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Stainless steel see-through case back
Wter resistance: 5 ATM
DialMulti-layered dial with Swiss luminous Applied Index
Swiss luminous applied indexes
Swiss Luminous hands
FunctionsCustomized second disc
24 hours
Movement
Caliber 8247 – MiyotaAutomatic – 2 Hands with small second and 24 hour
21 jewels
StrapGenuine leather strap
Strap width (MM): 22.0mm
Tang buckle
Warranty -
2 YearsClick, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO
Retail price References: AV-4070-01: £290
AV-4070-02: £305
AV-4070-03: £305
AV-4070-04: £305
AV-4070-01: €340
AV-4070-02: €360
AV-4070-03: €360
AV-4070-04: €360-----------------------------------------------------------
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