AVI-8 watch revives classic Battle of Medway arcade game

British watch brand celebrates classic arcade game with new watch.

AVI-8 has released another watch celebrating a classic video game made by the Japanese firm Capcom.

There was a popular shoot-em-up arcade game launched in the mid-eighties called 1942.

It was based on the Battle of Midway, the US assault on Japanese forces following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The game was a big success and launched Capcom onto make hit games like Street Fighter and Resident Evil.

There was an earlier AVI-8 Capcom watch, and this new one is a Pixel Limited Edition in a range of shades, all with vivid yellow markings.

The new Flyboy Capcom 1942 Automatic Pixel Limited Edition has three different 3D custom-moulded dial designs, all inspired by the gameplay itself.

It comes in three colors: Silver Ace, Gunmetal Ace, and Midnight Ace.

The watch comes on a five-link stainless steel bracelet and is supplied with an interchangeable hybrid leather/rubber strap.

It has a Japanese automatic movement in a 41mm stainless steel case and is water-resistant to 50m.

It is a limited edition of 1,000 pieces in total across the three styles.  

The Flyboy Capcom 1942 Automatic Pixel Limited Edition costs from £375/$375

www.avi-8.co.uk

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