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Features of Zero West's H1 Hurricane Watch

Zero West recently introduced a new pilot watch. The piece is in honor of the "Hardest Day" of the Battle of Britain. Here's what you need to know about the Zero West H1 Hurricane luxury watch.

Classic Design Meets Historical Materials

The Zero West luxury watch is made from the actual Merlin engine casing recovered from a WW2 aircraft. Located on Foulness Island, a remote destination with 212 citizens, the H1-P3708 WW2 airplane was one of the most famous aircrafts ever built. H1-P3708 is the serial number designation for the MKI Hawker Hurricane.

The aircraft recovered on Foulness Island was operated by RAF Volunteer Reserve Sgt Alexander Girdwood. The sergeant and the Hurricane were a part of the Battle of Britain's "Hardest Day." During the battle, the Hurricane that Girdwood was piloting was downed. The pilot bailed out as his plane crashed onto the island.

During the next 50 years, the plane remained entrenched in the island's soft marshland. The Anglian Aircraft Research Group found it. The organization cleaned it up and displayed it in the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. Now, the plane is serving another purpose.

Features of the H1 Hurricane Luxury Watch from Zero West Watches UK

Zero West's H1 watch features the basic design elements of the classic avionic dials that are included in the Hurricane cockpit. Contained within a meticulously designed billet bead blasted case, the timepiece offers owners a distinct look, one that's understated and sophisticated. To buy Zero West watches in UK, visit this watch store website.

The watchmaker decided to set the timepiece's case back with a metal piece removed from the historical aircraft. The timepiece combines a large 44mm case with Zero West's signature, individually forged lugs and an extra-large crown.

Using the power from a Swiss ETA 2824 automatic movement, you'll always have the right time when you're wearing the Zero West H1 Hurricane luxury watch. If you're a WW2 aircraft enthusiast, you'll appreciate that the brass finished crown pays homage to the airplane's gun-platform fire button.

The watch also includes a new tailored aerospace grade fluoroelastomer rubber strap that has a bead blasted buckle. This is a luxury timepiece that is sure to complete any WW2 watch collection.

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