The Names Behind the Instruments

Every AVI-8 collection carries a name that once meant something in the sky โ€” a squadron, an aircraft, a mission. This October, we put those stories back in focus.

Two Dates, Two Legends

This October, the Bell X-1 marks 79 years since it went supersonic, and the P-51 Mustang marks 86 years since its prototype first flew. Start here if you want to know which one to wear on which date.

P-51 Mustang
First Prototype Flight on 26 Oct, 1940
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Bell-X1
First Crewed Supersonic Flight on 14 Oct, 1947
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History, Worn Forward

Every AVI-8 collection is named for a real aircraft, crew, or squadron from 20th-century aviation, engineered with the same precision that kept those machines in the air. Wearing one means carrying that history forward.

In the Air Until Late October

Legends in Flight stays airborne through late October โ€” after that, this particular formation of collections stands down. If a story's caught your attention, now's the time to claim it.

*Offer ends on 29 October 2026. Valid on selected watches only. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, discount codes and gift cards.