The Wristwatch Field Guide

AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

AV-4145

The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition is a current-production pilot watch with a bronze (grade not stated) case. At 93 g it sits around the middle for pilot watches in the guide, and is priced well under the $1,990 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

Exotic-material pilot watchesBronzeDisplay backUnder $5,000
Price
$450
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Bronze (grade not stated)
Weight
93 g
Water resistance
50 m
Reference
AV-4145
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
39.0 mm
Thickness
15.05 mm
Lug-to-lug
48.5 mm
Origin
United Kingdom
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power reserve
42 hours
Complications
Date
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Two genuine leather straps (crazy horse and oil-finished), 20mm
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Black, navy blue, and green squadron colourways
Dial colours
Black Blue Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (limited edition, 175 pieces per variant)
Not published
Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Maker / Fratello Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Is the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition nickel-free?

No. At least one part that touches the skin is nickel-bearing steel (commonly the caseback or clasp), so the guide does not mark it nickel-free.

What is the case material of the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition?

The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition has a bronze (grade not stated) case, though its caseback is steel. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition?

It is 39.0 mm in diameter, 15.05 mm thick, 48.5 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition weigh?

About 93 g.

How much does the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $450.

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