In honour of the Battle of Britain

SPITFIRE 1940

ACTION LAUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 15

On Battle of Britain Day, September 15, Col&McArthur pays tribute to those who defended the skies in one of history's most decisive air battles. Sign up now via the form below to receive 20% off the Spitfire 1940 collection.

A LIMITED COLLECTION

The Spitfire 1940 collection will be available in two versions. The automatic version is strictly limited to 500 numbered pieces worldwide. The quartz version, meanwhile, is limited to 1940 pieces, in reference to the year of the Battle of Britain. Each piece thus bears its own identity, conceived as an exclusive fragment of one of the most decisive chapters in History.

IN THE COCKPIT OF THE SPITFIRE

Designed as a faithful replica of the Spitfire's speedometer, the Spitfire 1940 features a multi-layered architecture, meticulously reproducing the flight mechanics and onboard instruments of the British cockpit. Every detail of the dial evokes those who, at the controls of these aircraft, defended the skies with extraordinary precision and composure. To wear this watch is to wear the instrument of those who did not all return.

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY AIR FORCE

During the Battle of Britain, women in the shadows played a vital role. As members of the WAAF, they monitored the skies, charting enemy routes and guiding our fighters against the Luftwaffe. Some joined the SOE to support the Resistance. Fourteen were parachuted into France; six never returned. Their courage is reflected today in every timepiece of our collection: a subtle yet eternal tribute.

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN

In 1940, as Europe was plunged into the darkness of World War II, a battle was about to seal the fate of an entire continent. From July 10 to October 31, British skies became the scene of an unprecedented aerial confrontation between the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe. Outnumbered but unbroken, Allied pilots fought with unparalleled determination to defend every kilometer of sky. September 15, 1940, now commemorated as Battle of Britain Day, marked the decisive turning point of this confrontation. By repelling the German offensive, these men not only protected their island but preserved the hope of an entire civilization. Churchill summarized their sacrifice in words that remain etched in history: "Never was so much owed by so many to so few."