AVI-8 Tuskegee Airmen Meca-Quartz
I was browsing the Island Watch sale section and came across this for $159 (originally these were $290 everywhere). I have wanted a Meca Quartz for some time. 4 tics a second, in a quartz, intrigued me. My preferred size is 40mm for a watch with a bezel. I like 12 hour bezels (for travel). So this watch interested me immediately. I was not aware of this special edition and while I don't have any connection to the Tuskegee Airmen, I liked the look as well as it checked my previously mentioned boxes. (I also have a Citizen Blue Angles Nighthawk and no connection to the Blue Angels - I just like the look). I'm very pleased with my new AVI8. Love the textured dial. It comes with a leather strap that I find very comfortable. Also included are a black NATO, additional spring bars, & a spring bar tool.
Chicago guy who enjoys Chicago, watches, and travel.
By the way... In his YouTube review of the watch, Jory Goodman spends 2 minutes talking about how bad the strap is. I don't get it. I find it comfortable and flexible so it won't take weeks to break in. I absolutely concede that Jory knows more about watch straps than me, but I like this one a lot.
Your spitfire looks cool - nice choice
About Jory... I used to subscribe to his channel but I didn't connect with many of his watch opinions either. But when I was looking for reviews of this watch, his review popped up. I mentioned it because I didn't want someone to buy the watch and be disappointed in the strap based on me really liking it.
Thanks for commenting
Just got one myself, love it
The lume seems better than expected
The lume seems better than expected
I think it looks cool but I haven't timed it or anything.
I think it looks cool but I haven't timed it or anything.
Did you charged it with UV light or it was regular sunlight charge?
Did you charged it with UV light or it was regular sunlight charge?
I used the flashlight on my phone to charge it