Description
The Aviator Airacobra GMT watch is inspired by the P-39 Airacobra aircraft. The P-39 Airacobra, a pioneering aeronautical marvel, challenged design norms and drove technical advances in aviation. Its modern design harmonized streamlined aesthetics with an all-metal fuselage for enhanced aerodynamics and durability. Notably, it was among the first to feature such a streamlined profile, with sleek, tapering wings marking the art-deco era in aeronautics. The P-39 Airacobra excelled in cockpit visibility, enhancing pilot situational awareness. The ergonomic cockpit layout ensured intuitive control and instrument access.
The Aviator Airacobra GMT blends style and ergonomics, echoing the aircraft's form and wings in its lugs while paying homage to the Airacobra. The dial, inspired by the aircraft's instrumentation, prioritizes visibility and readability of various indications.
The case of the Aviator Airacobra GMT elegantly embodies aviation spirit with superior craftsmanship. The wing-shaped watch lugs represent a fusion of style and ergonomics. Crafted with precision, the intricate knurling pattern on the watch bezel draws inspiration from essential controller elements found in the aircraft cockpit. This design not only enhances the watch's sophisticated appearance but also ensures a flawless grip for effortless rotation of the bezel ring.
The dial fo the Aviator Airacobra GMT is a tribute to the high-contrast layout and pristine clarity of the P-39 Airacobra's altimeter. Prioritising legibility, the dial showcases a meticulously recreated font and a discerning division of elements, each marked and coloured for effortless identification. This thoughtful organisation simplifies navigation, enabling viewers to effortlessly appreciate and interpret the dial's multiple functions.
The Aviator Airacobra GMT watch features an additional time display at the 9 o’clock position, which allows the user to set and track a second time zone simultaneously. Pull out the crown to position I and use it to set the correct hour for the home time in any time zone of your choice.
The Aviator Airacobra GMT timepiece features a special external bezel that allows you to rotate the inner city ring. After setting your home time, align your selected city with the 9 o'clock triangle marker by rotating the inner city ring using this external bezel to define your home time zone effortlessly. This feature makes it simple to keep track of multiple time zones on your watch.
The rotating inner city ring and fixed offset values on your Aviator Airacobra GMT watch allow the user to read the time in all 24 time zones. Once the home time and the time zone is configured, check the desired city and its corresponding GMT offset (“+” or “-”) values to read the time in this city/time zone. The offset value shows how the user shall adjust the home time to check the time in another desired time zone (city).
The caseback design of the Aviator Airacobra GMT takes inspiration from the minimalistic and vintage style of yesteryears, where a label is engraved to reflect important information about the watch, reminiscent of the back of vintage flight instruments. This design not only evokes a sense of nostalgia but also showcases the meticulous attention to detail that has defined aviation history. Furthermore, Aviator's timepieces come equipped with an ingenious easy-lock solution, allowing for swift strap interchangeability. This innovation ensures that you can effortlessly adapt your watch to various occasions, all the while preserving the timeless spirit of aviation on your wrist.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
42.8mm
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| Case material: |
Fine brushed 316L stainless steel
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| Case back: |
316L stainless steel
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| Movement type: |
Quartz
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| Movement no.: |
AV-024 based on Ronda 515.24D
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| Dial: |
Blue sunray dial with applied numerals printed on top with SuperLuminova |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance: |
10ATM
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| Strap type: |
Strap
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| Strap material: |
Blue calf leather
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| Buckle: |
Stainless steel tang buckle |
| Features: |
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, 24-hour second time, World Time zones
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| Warranty: |
2 years |
