From the first daring take-offs to the advent of commercial flights, Breitling’s history is closely linked to that of aviation. In the 1930s, Breitling’s Huit Aviation department made a name for itself by inventing precision clocks for use in cockpits. Two decades later, the brand introduced another flight instrument, this time a wrist-worn novelty: the Ref. 765 AVI. This pioneering pilot’s watch inspired the technical features of today’s Super AVI, a collection inspired by the adventurous spirit of the first famous aircraft.
The Super AVI P-51 Mustang pays tribute to one of these legends. When the aircraft was built in just 120 days, not even its designer North American Aviation anticipated just how powerful it would be. The P-51’s low-drag wings and engine cooling system were still experimental features when the single-seat fighter took off for the first time in 1940. They enabled it to push the limits of speed and distance. The addition of a Merlin engine enhanced the aircraft’s high-altitude performance, making it the best all-round fighter of its day.
This Super AVI P-51 Mustang is a true pilot’s watch, designed to withstand the demands of a vintage cockpit. Its large Arabic numerals provide excellent legibility on the dial and bezel.
The oversized crown and knurled bezel on its robust 46 mm case ensure optimum grip, even with a pilot’s gloved hands. Stitched calf leather straps recall the stitching found on classic flight gear, while the optional stainless steel bracelet offers an elegant alternative. Pilots and other travelers will appreciate the ability to read a second time zone thanks to the red-tipped GMT hand, as well as the 24-hour graduation on the bezel. The Super AVI is powered by a COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Calibre B04 movement, which guarantees a power reserve of around 70 hours. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":84894,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[392],"product_cat":[491,493],"product_tag":[],"product_collection":[1316],"class_list":["post-173516","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-breitling-en","product_cat-new","product_cat-watches","product_collection-classic-avi","first","outofstock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":{"product_is_new":false,"product_not_available":false,"product_related_stores":null,"product_infos":"","product_features":[{"title":"","description":""},{"title":"","description":""},{"title":"","description":""},{"title":"","description":""}],"product_cta_title":"","product_cta_descr":"","product_cta_btn":null,"product_cta_img":null},"yoast_head":"\n