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Between July and October 1940, Germany attempted to subjugate the United Kingdom from the air in a series of epic battles known as the "Battle of Britain." September 15th was a pivotal date, as the Royal Air Force decisively defeated the Luftwaffe's major offensive. The air force's losses were a severe blow to the invaders. This strategic victory saved London from bombing and halted the Nazi advance. The United Kingdom was then the last bastion against tyranny.
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Spitfire 1940 Automatic
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A tribute to the most legendary combat aircraft of the Second World War
The Spitfire 1940 collection pays homage to British aviation through its complex, multi-platter architecture. Each watch is a faithful replica of a Spitfire cockpit speedometer, reproducing its smallest details. From the shape of the hands to the reliefs of the dial, each component evokes the mechanics of flight and the technical rigor of the onboard instruments. The collection is limited to 500 numbered pieces.
“Never in the field of human conflict have so many people owed so much to so few.”
— Winston Churchill (August 20, 1940)
A genuine alliance with the Royal Air Force Association
Col&MacArthur established an official partnership with the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) when this collection was launched, lending this edition a strong sense of legitimacy. This relationship allows for direct exchanges with representatives of the association as well as access to valuable historical resources, reinforcing the documentary rigor and depth of the research carried out on this collection.
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