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“Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few”. Winston Churchill - August 20th, 1940 - speaking of the Battle of Britain.
To commemorate the most symbolic air battle in World War II, Col&MacArthur has released a timepiece to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
The replica of a Spitfire cockpit in a watch
The “Battle of Britain” collection commemorates the Battle of Britain, including the feat of British pilots using their Spitfires to repel the Luftwaffe. September 15, 1940 was remembered as the “Battle of Britain Day,” marking a turning point in the victory over Germany.
The watch is a true replica of the speed meter of a Spitfire cockpit («Air speed sensor») with remarkable details.
A Legacy Collection
The ‘Battle of Britain 1940’ watch is part of a five-year Col&MacArthur commemorative collection marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War by spotlighting 14 key events which still resonate today.
The ‘Battle of Britain 1940’ watch is the second in its World War II collection. The first watch to launch the collection earlier this year was the ‘Dunkirk 1940’. 12 additional and unique watches, all of which commemorate important events of the Second World War, will be released by Col&MacArthur in the coming years.
The Historical Collection honours heroes who fought for freedom. Sébastien Colen, founder and CEO of Col&MacArthur says, “our Historical Collection is specifically designed to raise awareness of crucial moments in World War Two and to inspire as many people as possible by sharing the remarkable and compelling experiences of our forefathers.”
An iconic watch
The Watch is a duplicate of a speedometer sensor from inside a Spitfire cockpit. The details of the watch commemorate this legendary fighter plane; a huge contributor to winning the Battle of Britain. The dial pattern is based on the tachometer located in the cockpit as well as its original structure and colours In a sleek design. In addition, there are additional details such as the WAAF block turning around the inner dial to provide the time (minutes hand). The WAAF is the acronym for the Women Auxiliary Air Force who played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
On July 10, 1940, the world held its breath for 113 days as Britain fought off relentless Luftwaffe air attacks.
The Battle of Britain was an air battle between the Royal Air Force (comprised of pilots from Great Britain and the free world), and the German Luftwaffe.
Hitler had just conquered France, and now focussed his attention on the United Kingdom. He wanted to conquer the UK, first by taking out the Royal Air Force, and then by invading with his ground army. But the Nazi leader’s ambitions were thwarted, chiefly because the British decisively defeated the German Luftwaffe in the air.
On the 15th of September in 1940, the British made a stunning victory over the Germans, during the Battle of Britain day. The fight was not yet over at that point, but it was clear the Germans could not overcome this loss. In total, more than 4,000 allied and German aircrew lost their lives in this battle. The Battle of Britain marked the first military setback for Hitler and set in motion the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. Therefore, the Battle of Britain is seen as a huge victory.
The Battle of Britain officially ended on October 31st, 1940. This Allied victory was a real defeat for Germany and had a strong impact ion the outcome of WWII.

STANDARD OPTION
A first flight in the footsteps of RAF pilots, the watch will board a Spitfire to take off from the legendary “Heritage Hanger” aerodrome in Biggin Hill (https://bigginhillheritagehangar.co.uk). Biggin Hill is where many Spitfire departures took place to take part in the air battle.
On the back of the watch, the words "On board of a Spitfire on xx / xx / 2021" will be engraved.
PREMIUM OPTION
This option is the same as the Standard but with camera on board to film the overall flight that will be submitted to the customer with a short (best rush) and a long shortage (full flight).
CERTIFICATE
For Premium and Standard flight, the detailed information about the flight (date, speed, altitude, timing) will be authenticated on the certificate that will be delivered with the watch.
NOTE
Due to the current travel restrictions, the date of the flight will be communicated at a later stage.
Impeccable service from the beginning of the order in the showroom to the receipt of the watch. Thank you to the person who took care of me with kindness and professionalism.
source : GoogleI am very satisfied.
Very good communication with the customer, quick and clear responses.
Watch ordered 'Battle of Britain', of great quality, presented in a careful box and case.
I highly recommend it. You buy with complete confidence, more than just a watch, a true piece of craftsmanship.
A delighted customer.
Competence and responsiveness are the two qualities of this watchmaking company. Specializing in "tribute" watches, it showcases, among other things, the major moments of World War II. High-quality products with exemplary finish.
source : GoogleWe are very happy with our first purchase. The order and delivery went smoothly. The watch meets our expectations. The engraving is, however, a bit discreet ;-) We will not hesitate to recommend you!
source : GoogleExceptional service, magnificent watches worthy of a work of art, whether historical, modern, or inspired by daily life, they are proudly worn on the wrist!
source : GoogleJe suis allé prendre possession de ma superbe montre « bataille d’Angleterre » au point relais. Tout à fait satisfait de celle-ci et heureux de la porter.
Merci à vous.
source : E-mailsThe watch arrived on the day it was supposed to (20/12) at 12:36: perfect! The wooden box is very classy and the watch presented in a case like a jewel is well highlighted. I am very pleased with the quality of the watch and the service.
I don't regret having made this gift which will remind me of the 26 Belgian pilots who fought in the sky over Kent in the summer of 1940... I am looking forward to the other WW2 watches. Congratulations to all the members of the C&M team to whom I wish a happy holiday!
source : e-mailA top team, passionate, attentive to the client and above all, responsive to the slightest question.
The finish of this watch(Battle of Britain) is just incredible , the box is splendid and the shipment very fast.
Thanks to you
Jérôme
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The target rotates clockwise and points to the exact time like an hour hand on a classic watch. On the left illustration, it is 8HRS.
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The white tag opposite the "60" also rotates clockwise to indicate the minutes. The internal counter is composed of indexes ranging from 0 to 60. The tag will therefore rotate to indicate the minutes.
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The white hand indicates the seconds. On the illustration, the second hand points 33 seconds
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