AVI-8Men's 42mm Spitfire F-16 Sq. Chilean Air Force Japanese Automatic Watch with Leather Strap

I have had this automatic AV-8 watch for about a week now and kept it powered up to check its time keeping and i am very pleased to say it keeps almost perfect time, it gains about 2 seconds per day which is more than acceptable for an automatic watch. So it functions well and to my mind and taste it also looks fantastic with the brushed gunmetal finish and grey dial with white and black numerals, the rotor which can be seen through the glass back is in the shape of a Spitfire which is a nice touch. Its not too large as some pilot style watches are and the strap is easily adjustable if you have the right tools, if not it also comes with a nice grey leather strap that gives it a more traditional look, either way it looks great.Out of the box i was impessed with this watch, it has an expensive look and feel to it and when adjusting the time you feel a satisfying feedback from the mechanism as you do with high end watches which makes you think its built to last.Overall i'm delighted with this watch and so far i can't fault it.

I received my watch today and was a little disappointed when looking at it in all its plastic wrapping - it really didn't look very special. Having removed that wrapping and seeing it in its actual native glory changed everything. It is stunning, I have it in blue as the grey was not available, but I would like to get that one when it is available.When I opened the box, I was also a little disappointed that I didn't get the extra leather strap shown in the photograph. But I checked the Amazon written description and it makes no mention of the leather strap, so fair play. Also, having already checked the AVI-8 official site on which the watch is priced at £420, but out of stock, being able to source it in stock on Amazon for £305 without the leather strap seems like a good deal to me.I've not had time for an accuracy check. I'm a little disappointed that you can't hack the second hand in the sub-dial, that would have made this watch truly great. I can hack other automatic watches at a similar price point. Also, the date window is a little small and difficult to see - I just compared it with some other of my watches and there is simply no comparison.The watch comes with a set of very basic instructions which suggest there might be more in-depth instructions on-line but I can't find anything. It would be good if AVI-8 did provide better instructions about the watch and its dial. They certainly should not be publishing that there is documentation that is clearly not available.This watch has fantastic visual character and attention to detail on the case and dial! The steel bracelet is high quality with a full steel fold back clasp - not pressed. It looks good and it feels good both in the hand and on the wrist.The little details, such as referring to measurements in feet, as Spitfire pilots would have done, is amusing and likeable.My immediate impression is that I love this watch despite the few limitations I have pointed out. I'd give it a 4.8, but as I can't do that I will have to give it 5 stars on my limited experience to date.You only have to look at it and you will fall in love with it!

Give the company their due, when i contacted them ref the missing strap they were very apologetic and helpful and sent a strap straight out. Excellent customer service and beautiful watch.I will be returning the item, although a lovely watch. The item is not as described or shown in the image. The image shows a leather and a gun metal strap. The name of the product includes with leather strap. No leather strap is included in the box.

As a huge fan of the spitfire I was really impressed with the automatic winder on the back of this watch. Once it arrived the quality of the whole thing is fantastic. For the price its well worth it, the only reason it doesn't have a more premium price tag is the mass produced mechanism inside but I'm not disappointed. It keeps time well.

Wanted one, but missed the first run on the AVI8 website. Great quality and nice auto movement.

Great product and very pleased on opening the box. Recommended!!

Very nicely packaged, comfortable to wear and nice statement piece

I do like the watch but the leather strap is missing. This has been miss-sold.

Eine wunderschöne Uhr, top Qualität und der Kundenservice ist einfach der beste!!!!! ( Danke Sarah vom Kundenservice)👍👍👍👍👍

für mich sieht die uhr genial schön aus. als fliegeruhr ist sie mir aber um mindedtens 3mm zu klein. sie ist vom durchmesser her eher wie eine swatch. aber das weiß man bei der bedtellung. was aber einen stern abzug brachte ist die genauigkeit, lauflänge ohne tragen und das wechseln des uhrbandes.- nach einer woche durchgängigem tragen musste ich um 2 minuten korrigieren.- nach einer woche durchgängigem tragen hab ich die uhr abgelegt und sie lief keine 12h mehr nach. von den 36h hab ich also nur einen bruchteil gesehen.- mir war ein wechsel des uhrbandes von metall auf leder nicht möglich. frustriert habe ich vom lieferanten dann die meldung bekommen, dass ich dad bei einem uhrmacher machen lassen soll. kostete mich 20.-.es wird damit geworben, dass man das kinderleicht selbst machen kann und bei anderen uhren habe ich das immer ohne probleme machen können. die stifte waren aber zu fest verankert, als das ich sie aushebeln konnte...kratzer am metallband inklusive :-(

This is a gorgeous watch (brushed black finish). The build is top rate and the metal band is pleasingly tapered and extremely comfortable. I've not yet tried the leather band that comes with it, but it's attractive and feels like it would be easy on the wrist also. The watch is big, but not excessively so and looks perfect on my large wrist. I hardly notice the weight and find it easier to wear than my smart watch, which is much smaller and lighter. It's easy to read, though the choices they made on what to highlight are puzzling, but it does not deter from reading the time at all. It was easy to size and the tools in the extra strap case and extra pins pins are appreciates. I bought a winder for it (650 TPD, counter clockwise) but plan to wear it a lot. It's a good looking timepiece. You'll like this watch. I certainly do.

Quick delivery but strap missing

Devo essere onesto, non mi aspettavo tutta questa qualità per un orologio meccanico di questa fascia di prezzo, il meccanismo di primo acchito sembra impeccabile il cinturino ed il vetro sono solidissimi ed è veramente così luminoso al buio come in foto,Se proprio volessimo trovare il "pelo nel uovo" le tolleranze del parti intercambiabili del cinturino son un pò "lasche" e permettono un po di gioco orizzontale tra le maglie che visto da un punto di vista clinico non e perfetto, ma questo gioco permette alla cassa di muoversi quando l'orologio scende sul dorso della mano per i mancini senza lasciare il classico segno della rotellina sul dorso della mano appunto.Forse e il primo articolo a cui lascio 5 stelle da quando amazon e arrivato in italia