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What is the AVI-8 × Airfix watch collection?
It is a collaboration between watchmaker AVI-8 and model-kit maker Airfix, created around British military aircraft and scale modelling. Airfix said the watches were inspired by the Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire and Avro Lancaster, and described packaging designed to evoke familiar Airfix kit boxes. That is the partner’s description of the concept and presentation, not an independent assessment. Airfix’s announcement said availability would begin May 17, 2024, with prices starting at £210. [c004]
AVI-8’s current Airfix Edition page shows four models. The 2024 announcement named five special editions. The available sources do not say why the counts differ, so the launch announcement and current collection listing should be treated as separate snapshots rather than reconciled into a single lineup. [c001] [c004]
Which AVI-8 Airfix watches are listed now?
The four models below are listed on AVI-8’s U.S. collection page. Prices and sold-out status are the page’s displayed information and may change; sold out on AVI-8’s site does not establish whether another retailer has stock. [c001]
#1 Best Overall
- AVI-8 - OUR STORY: The brand inspiration and design excellence originates from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. Each timepiece brings to life the detail and narrative of the inspiration to delight and engage the wearer.
- THE SPITFIRE LOCK CHRONOGRAPH: There's perhaps no tale more befitting of the continuation of AVI-8's Spitfire story than that of Eric "Sawn Off" Lock, a true WWII hero who was the highest scoring British-born RAF pilot in the Battle of Britain, and the inspiration behind our Spitfire Lock Chronograph.
- CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT: A timepiece steeped in aviation history - a stylish men's watch with Japanese Meca-Quartz Chronograph with date and 1/5 second
- THE FINER DETAILS: The Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case, 22mm genuine leather strap, mineral lens with anti-reflective coating and water resistance of 50m.
- 2 YEARS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY: Your AVI-8 watch is warranted against any manufacturing defect for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase.
| Model | Movement and key details | Listed U.S. price | Availability on AVI-8 page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitfire Lock Chronograph Airfix Edition Raven Black (AV-4089-09) | Japanese meca-quartz chronograph; 42 mm case; black dial; brown leather strap | $250 | Sold out |
| Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time Airfix Edition Silver White (AV-4088-06) | Japanese quartz chronograph; 43.5 mm case; white dial; brown leather strap | $210 | Sold out |
| Spitfire Smith Automatic Airfix Edition Granite Black | Automatic; further specifications not stated on the reviewed collection page | $335 | Sold out |
| Dambuster Gibson Dual Time Chronograph Airfix Edition Hazard Red (AV-4107-04) | Japanese quartz chronograph; 43 mm case; red dial; red leather strap | $295 | Sold out |
The collection-page listing supplies the Smith Automatic’s name and price, but the reviewed page does not provide enough detail here to compare its specifications with the other three. [c001]
How do the three documented models compare?
Spitfire Lock Chronograph: the smallest case
The Lock (AV-4089-09) has a 42 mm stainless-steel case, 12 mm thick, with a 50 mm lug-to-lug length. Its black dial sits beneath a mineral lens, and it comes on a 22 mm brown genuine-leather strap. The Japanese meca-quartz chronograph weighs 90 g and is rated to 5 ATM; AVI-8 states a two-year international warranty. The official U.S. product listing showed $250 and sold-out status. Its product page also says the Airfix model plane is not included. [c002]
Rank #2
- AVI-8 - OUR STORY: The brand inspiration and design excellence originates from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. Each timepiece brings to life the detail and narrative of the inspiration to delight and engage the wearer.
- THE HAWKER HURRICANE CAREY DUAL TIME: Designed as a tribute to one of Britain’s most distinguished fighter aces and commanders in both Europe and the Pacific during WWII, the Carey Dual Time is a perfectly wearable pilot’s watch drawn from a classic silhouette.
- DUAL TIME MOVEMENT: Dual time zones, for the world traveller - a stylish men's watch with Japanese Quartz Dual Time and Date function
- THE FINER DETAILS: The Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time features a 43mm stainless steel case, 22mm genuine leather strap, mineral lens with anti-reflective coating and water resistance of 50m.
- 2 YEARS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY: Your AVI-8 watch is warranted against any manufacturing defect for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase.
Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time: the light dial
The Carey (AV-4088-06) uses a 43.5 mm stainless-steel case, 12 mm thick, with a 50 mm lug-to-lug length. It has a white dial under a mineral lens and a 22 mm brown genuine-leather strap. The Japanese quartz chronograph weighs 100 g, carries a stated 5 ATM water-resistance rating and comes with AVI-8’s stated two-year international warranty. The official U.S. product listing showed $210 and sold-out status. [c003]
Dambuster Gibson Dual Time Chronograph: the red option
The Gibson (AV-4107-04) has a 43 mm stainless-steel case, 14.8 mm thick, and measures 51 mm lug-to-lug. Its red dial is paired with a 22 mm red genuine-leather strap and a mineral lens. AVI-8 specifies a Japanese quartz chronograph movement, 100 g weight, 5 ATM water resistance and a two-year international warranty. The official U.S. product listing showed $295 and sold-out status. [c006]
Rank #3
- AVI-8 - OUR STORY: The brand inspiration and design excellence originates from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. Each timepiece brings to life the detail and narrative of the inspiration to delight and engage the wearer.
- CLASSIC CHRONOGRAPH CHILEAN AIR FORCE LIMITED EDITION:A tribute to aviation history, this limited edition honours the legacy of the Chilean Air Force. Based on the iconic design of Classic Chronograph, this limited-edition timepiece features a crisp white dial showcasing bold numerals, precise chronograph subdials, and the Squadron 1 insignia—a nod to its esteemed heritage.
- MOVEMENT: The Classic Chronograph Chilean Air Force Limited Edition is powered by a Japanese TMI 3 eyes chronograph with date featuring a 1/10 seconds split time read out quartz movement
- THE FINER DETAILS: Featuring a 43mm Stainless Steel Case , 22mm Genuine Leather Strap Anti Reflection Coating Mineral Lens and Water Resistance Of Up To 5 ATM.
- WARRANTY : 2 Years International Warranty
These are manufacturer specifications, not independent measurements or test results. A 5 ATM rating is the stated rating; it should not be treated as a guarantee of suitability for a particular water activity. Check the model’s current product information for use guidance. [c002] [c003] [c006]
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How much do the AVI-8 Airfix watches cost?
On AVI-8’s U.S. collection page, the four listed prices range from $210 for the Hurricane Carey Dual Time to $335 for the Spitfire Smith Automatic. The 2024 Airfix announcement gave a different, launch-context figure: prices started at £210. These figures refer to different page contexts and currencies, not a like-for-like current price comparison. Confirm the live listing and local currency before buying. [c001] [c004]
Rank #4
- AVI-8 - OUR STORY: The brand inspiration and design excellence originates from the collaboration between pilots and engineers who served in air forces around the world. Every collection is an explicit homage to the planes, people and history of military aviation. Each timepiece brings to life the detail and narrative of the inspiration to delight and engage the wearer.
- THE SPITFIRE LOCK CHRONOGRAPH: There's perhaps no tale more befitting of the continuation of AVI-8's Spitfire story than that of Eric "Sawn Off" Lock, a true WWII hero who was the highest scoring British-born RAF pilot in the Battle of Britain, and the inspiration behind our Spitfire Lock Chronograph.
- CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT: A timepiece steeped in aviation history - a stylish men's watch with Japanese Meca-Quartz Chronograph with date and 1/5 second
- THE FINER DETAILS: The Spitfire Lock Chronograph features a 42mm stainless steel case, 22mm genuine leather strap, mineral lens with anti-reflective coating and water resistance of 50m.
- 2 YEARS INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY: Your AVI-8 watch is warranted against any manufacturing defect for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase.
What does the collaboration add for collectors?
The concept connects aircraft-inspired watch designs with Airfix’s modelling identity, including packaging intended to resemble its kit boxes. Airfix presented the partnership as a celebration of aviation history, aircraft and modelling. The sources establish that theme, but do not publish sales totals, audience survey results or other evidence of how popular the watches have been. [c004]
In Airfix’s announcement, Vishal Tolani, Director of Solar Time Ltd & AVI-8 Timepieces, said the companies shared an enthusiasm for aviation and hoped collectors and enthusiasts would enjoy the products. This is a company representative’s promotional statement, not independent endorsement or evidence of buyer demand. [c005]
Can you buy an AVI-8 × Airfix watch now?
AVI-8’s current collection page marks all four listed models sold out. That describes the official page when checked; stock may change, and it does not establish the inventory of third-party retailers. Verify stock and price directly with any seller before relying on an offer. The Spitfire Lock’s product description specifically says its Airfix plane model is not included, so a watch listing should not be taken to include a kit. [c001] [c002]
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