Reflecting a robustly classic look with its brushed and well-proportioned 45-millimeter diameter case, the Airacobra’s design tears a page out of history books. Its straight lugs preserve the rounded, instrumental look of the watch case and also contributes to its vintage roots. Meanwhile, its oversized crown not only offers good grip all-around, it’s particularly convenient when matching your ensemble with a pair of authentic 1940s pilot gloves.
Evoking the spirit of the cockpit, the dial is designed with a matte-grained texture that lends a more instrumental feel to this watch. Its high-contrast luminescent hands, numerals and displays provide excellent clarity and readability, while the unique division of the chapter ring and minute circuit lend to the Airacobra’s resemblance of a 1940s Deck Watch. Just like all Aviator watches, each detail is well thought-out to combine a genuine authenticity with a look inspired by aviation.
Crafted from the most premium materials, every Aviator strap is individually developed to share the spirit of the collection. The luxurious, alligator-style leather strap on the Airacobra has undergone an extensive tanning process to enhance suppleness, making the strap handsome, durable, stylish and long lasting. Its classic yet discreet style balances military precision with a vintage sophistication that universally looks sharp on any wrist.
What makes the Airacobra tick with precision? Its deliberately designed, Swiss-made Ronda 515 Movement that proves to be a workhorse with its heavy-duty motor and a power reserve of up 48 months. Just like all Aviator watches, this Airacobra model is crafted with a movement to meet a specific form and necessary functionality. In fact, its date indicator set at 6 o’clock helps you keep track of the demands on your calendar any day of the week.
Turn this watch around and the story behind this model reveals its aviation-inspired design. The subtle technical descriptions on the case back draw direct design cues from the Airacobra aircraft’s fuselage and an icon of the Airacobra aircraft etched into case back further pays homage to this heroic WWII fighter plane.