Aviation-themed watch company AVI-8 has once again partnered with the non-profit organization, Tuskegee Airmen Inc. for the new AV-4103 Flyboy Tuskegee Airmen Meca-Quartz Limited Edition. Each one of the four colorways gets a 40mm polished and brushed stainless steel case, a textured dial, flight instrument-style hands, mineral crystal glass, and a super-accurate Meca-Quartz movement. The colors reference one of the four original squadrons of the all-African American 332nd Fighter Group and commemorates their heroism. Each timepiece comes with a matching 2-piece leather strap and an extra Nato strap. Special packaging includes exclusive illustrations by ex-Navy man, Derrick Whitfield. 10% of the proceeds of each watch sold will go to support TAI youth programs. You can purchase one directly from AVI-8, but the limited number of watches (1,195 in total) are going fast.
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