Honoring 110 years of aviation legacy
AVI-8 presents the Flyboy Lafayette Automatic 110th Anniversary Limited Edition. Created to commemorate the enduring legacy of the Lafayette Escadrille, the watch features a customized exhibition caseback showcasing the squadron’s historic insignia.
Few squadrons left a greater mark on the early history of aerial combat than the Lafayette Escadrille.
Formed within the French Air Service and joined by American volunteers who crossed the Atlantic to fly alongside their fellow aviators, the squadron became a powerful symbol of courage, international camaraderie, and the pioneering spirit of early military aviation.
The Flyboy Lafayette Automatic carries its tribute in subtle form.
A customized exhibition case back features the insignia of the Lafayette Escadrille — honoring the squadron and the legacy it represents.
Powered by a Japan automatic movement and protected by sapphire crystal, the 42mm Flyboy Lafayette Automatic blends dependable timekeeping with aviation-inspired design.
