The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

bitewatches RAF Squadron Leader known as the Czech Night Hawk. His division, tasked with night intruder sor- ties in 1942, required extraordinary flying skills, exceptional navigation abilities, keen eyesight, and a hunter’s instinct, especially in the most challenging conditions. Their Hurricanes carried 91 rounds of ammunition per gun, giving them only nine seconds of firing time for each mission. The legendary night fighter ace’s black-painted, yellow-adorned scythe and red ‘Night Reaper’ banner Hurricane enhanced the aircraft’s elusive- ness during missions where short burst firing was the only option. Kuttelwascher’s incredible 18 con- firmed air victories earned him several awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross from his native Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) and other allied nations, earning him the well-de- served nickname ’Night Reaper’. AVI-8 celebrates this historic hero in the unique Night Reaper limited edition from its Hawk- er Hurricane timepiece collection. The Classic Chronograph and Carey Dual editions are limited to 170 pieces each, and the Clowes edition is lim- ited to 120. Each watch features a striking design with a deep black colour scheme paying homage to the legendary Hurricane JX-E flown by Kuttel- wascher, incorporating a distinctive camouflage pattern. The Hawker Hurricane Classic Chronograph in Void Black with a 42 mm 316L stainless steel case has a multi-layered dial, mineral lens with anti-re- flective coating, Swiss luminous hands, a Japa- nese Quartz Chronograph with Date movement, printed indexes with Swiss Newlite, a pull-out crown, stainless steel fixed bezel, water resistance of 5 ATM and a genuine leather strap with buckle. Like the Spitfire Lock Chronograph in Channel Blue, its watch hands and indices are filled with luminous pigment. Carey Dual Time in Viper Black in a 44 mm 316L stainless steel case has the exact features except for the applied indexes with Swiss Newlite and Japanese Quartz with Dual Time Feature move- ment. The 46 mm Clowes Automatic in Night Shadow has a sapphire lens with anti-reflective coating, a pull-out conical crown with debossed roundel, solid 3D Swiss luminous applied index- es and Japanese Automatic with 3 Hands Date movement. Both also have a water resistance of 5 ATM. AVI-8 exquisite aviation-themed timepieces are available online on their website. https://avi-8.co.uk