{"id":331206,"date":"2025-12-05T11:46:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/avi-8-flyboy-eagle-squadron-automatic-bronze-85th-le\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:46:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:46:42","slug":"avi-8-flyboy-eagle-squadron-automatic-bronze-85th-le","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=331206","title":{"rendered":"AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th LE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s only been a couple of weeks since Thomas covered the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic. Now, the young brand specializing in military-themed aviation watches is releasing its next series of timepieces. With the new Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition, AVI-8 pays tribute to the brave American pilots who volunteered to fly alongside the Royal Air Force before the United States entered World War II. The series features three distinct dial variations, each honoring one of the squadrons. Let\u2019s find out more.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing about military watches is that there is a tremendous amount of historical stories that inspire modern editions of the classics. With this AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition, it is no different. As mentioned, the series honors American pilots who volunteered to fly alongside the Royal Air Force before the United States entered World War II. It demands deep respect that these pilots put their lives at risk to fight for something they believed in, despite their country not having been involved in it yet. They fought for freedom, and the bravery that took is incredible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-4.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The details of the Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition Series<\/h2>\n<p>This story inspired AVI-8 to create a series of watches with three dial colors honoring the three squadrons that joined the pilots of the Royal Air Force. All three watches have a 39mm bronze case with a 15mm thickness and a 49mm lug-to-lug.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-9.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-9-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The classic round case is paired with either a black, blue, or green fum\u00e9 dial that gradually darkens towards the edges. We had the blue dial version in for review that also happend to be my favorite out of the three.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-6.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But we\u2019ll go over the characteristics of all three dial variations. First, the black-dial version commemorates the Gravesend \u2013 No. 71 Squadron. It features a banner with the text \u201cFirst From The Eyries\u201d on the lower half of the dial.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Second, the dark blue dial was created to honor the Southend \u2013 No. 121 Squadron. It features \u201cFor Liberty\u201d on the lower half of the dial. Lastly, the dark green version is a tribute to the Coltishall \u2013 No. 133 Squadron. It has a banner with \u201cLet Us Go To The Battle\u201d on the dial.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-7.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The special Eagle Squadron dials<\/h2>\n<p>All the dials feature crosshairs and oversized Arabic numerals. These sit inside a railroad-style minute track. However, as you can see, not all the numerals are present. At the 12 o\u2019clock position, you will find the Eagle Squadron badge, and at 3 o\u2019clock, you will find the squadron\u2019s logo. Lastly, the date window sits at 9 o\u2019clock, and at 6 o\u2019clock, you will find the \u201climited edition\u201d text.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-8.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-8-1025x1536.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hovering over the dial is a nice bronze handset with a baton-style hour hand, sword-style minute hand, and a thin seconds hand. A fun detail is that the hour and minute hands, as well as the Arabic numerals, are treated with lume that glows green, while the larger hour markers in the minute track and the two squadron logos at 12 and 3 o\u2019clock light up blue in the dark.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-12.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-12-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Miyota 8215 caliber<\/h2>\n<p>Powering the three watches is the Miyota 8215, which is visible through the sapphire crystal in the stainless steel case back. This case back also features the squadron eagle and the unique LE number out of the 175 pieces of each version.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-10.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-10-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The automatic caliber 8215, a popular choice among small brands, operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour, has 21 jewels, and offers a 42-hour power reserve. It has an accuracy rating of -20\/+40 seconds per day, which is not particularly impressive. Having said that, these calibers tend to run significantly more accurately than the official numbers indicate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-5.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The watches come on a vintage-style leather strap with contrasting stitching and a bronze buckle. Additionally, the brand throws in a NATO-style strap in a different color.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-square tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-carousel-extra=\"null\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\">\n<div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1000px; height: 500px;\" data-original-width=\"1000\" data-original-height=\"500\">\n<div class=\"gallery-group\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 500px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"500\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item \" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim%3Dfalse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-11.jpg?ssl=1\" data-extrnallink-track=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"496\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload \" data-attachment-id=\"360532\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-11.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1201\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Avi-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Bronze-11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-11.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-11.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim%3Dfalse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-11.jpg?w=496&amp;h=496&amp;crop=1&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"496\" height=\"496\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"496\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Avi-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Bronze-11\" alt=\"Avi-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Bronze-11\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 496px;\"\/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-group\" style=\"width: 500px; height: 500px;\" data-original-width=\"500\" data-original-height=\"500\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery-item \" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim%3Dfalse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze.jpg?ssl=1\" data-extrnallink-track=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"496\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"496\"\/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload \" data-attachment-id=\"360527\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1201\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Avi-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Bronze\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim%3Dfalse\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze.jpg?w=496&amp;h=496&amp;crop=1&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"496\" height=\"496\" data-original-width=\"496\" data-original-height=\"496\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Avi-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Bronze\" alt=\"Avi-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Bronze\" style=\"width: 496px; height: 496px;\"\/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To be more specific, the gray-dial version comes with a brown vintage-style leather strap and a blue NATO. These also accompany the blue-dial version. The green-dial model, however, comes with a black vintage-style leather strap and a green NATO strap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-13.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-13-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Wearing the new AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, any watch should feel comfortable on the wrist. That said, comfort is a less critical factor with watches like these due to the story they tell. They are decently proportioned, although a 15mm profile for a time-only watch makes it rather chunky. But while that is substantial, the watches do fit my 18.5cm wrist comfortably. The provided straps are of great quality and ensure the watches balance nicely on the wrist.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-14.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-14-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As these are bronze watches, each one will form a unique patina over time. It will make this an even more personal statement than the accompanying story. On the wrist, though, these watches will always remind you of that tale of valor. That\u2019s what gives these watches not only a reason for existing but also their charm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-360528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/anim=false\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Avi-8-Flyboy-Eagle-Squadron-Bronze-16-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are a fan of military history and this story in particular, these new AVI-8 watches will resonate with you. In terms of execution, the watches are solidly made and feel sturdy on the wrist. Compliments to AVI-8 for creating a remarkable series of watches. As mentioned, the brand will produce 175 pieces of each of the three available versions. Each is available for <strong>US$450<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/avi-8.com\/\" data-extrnallink-track=\"true\" target=\"_blank\">brand\u2019s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>This is a partnership post. <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/transparency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Learn more<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s only been a couple of weeks since Thomas covered the AVI-8 CVRT 3775A Automatic. Now, the young brand specializing in military-themed aviation watches is releasing its next series of timepieces. 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