AVI-8 is marking the 80 years since Victory in Europe Day with the launch of a special capsule collection of automatic watches inspired by the historic aircraft and symbols of WWII.
The VE-Day 80th Limited Edition watches will launch globally on 16 May, following their unveiling today – exactly 80 years after VE-Day.
The collection includes three models: P-51 Mustang Patriot Automatic, Spitfire Type 300 Automatic and Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic.
Each pays tribute to iconic Allied aircraft and features Japanese automatic movements, sapphire crystal lenses, and robust aviation-inspired designs.
Two distinct colorways in each watch reflect the aesthetics of the 1940s, from sepia-toned dials to military browns and deep navy blues, while fully luminous dials enhance visibility in low-light conditions.
Standout details include references to Churchill’s famous “V for Victory” salute, which replaces the number 8 in the custom date wheel on the P-51 Mustang Patriot and Hawker Hurricane Kent models, and on the subdial of the Spitfire Type 300.
On each, the hour markers at 8 and 5 subtly highlight 8 May 1945.
On the caseback, Churchill’s powerful VE-Day speech is engraved, and even the strap pays tribute with engraved notes from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – its iconic four-note opening mirroring the Morse code for “V”.
Limited to 800 pieces, the VE-Day 80th Anniversary Collection fuses craftsmanship, storytelling, and legacy in every detail.
All three AVI-8 limited-edition watches are priced at $350.