We don’t reference history. We build with it.
Each dial incorporates aluminium taken directly from XM607’s wing elevon, material recovered during RAF-led preservation work and repurposed in-house by Z-Branch. From raw aircraft section to finished dial, every component is designed, machined, finished, and printed under one roof, transforming historic aircraft material into a functional, engineered part.
The AV1 pilot watch is not merely a tribute but a physical continuation of the aircraft itself.
23.50
Take-off from the Ascension Islands in the South Atlantic
07.46
Bombs released over Port Stanley Airport
SUPERFUSE
Codename relayed back over radio that the mission was a success
15.40
Landing back at the Ascension Islands
Further markings
6,600 NMI
x7 AAR
Cruise M 0.86
around 580 mph
TECH SPEC
Each model in the collection continues to reflect Zero West’s commitment to precision engineering, innovative DualConcentricConstruction™, and distinctive design elements.
- Latitude & longitude reference Port Stanley Airport.
- Dial chapter ring made from Avro Vulcan XM607 wing metal
- Date code references the Black Buck 1 Mission.
- Black dial echoes cockpit instrumentation from an airspeed indicator.
- Exhibition back with Vulcan image
- Hand-assembled, regulated, and tested in-house
- Five-axis, aerospace grade 316L stainless steel machining
- 42mm diameter, 316L stainless steel, overall matt finish.
- Zero West DualConcentricConstruction™ (DCC™).
- Polished back with inset reverse‑printed sapphire.
- Water resistance: 10ATM (100m)
- Matt‑silver finished sprung, screw‑down crown with triple‑seal technology.
- Front: Deep‑dome, optically corrected sapphire.
- Rear: Reverse‑printed Vulcan graphic.
- Sellita Top Premium SW500BVc (automatic chronograph).
- In‑house regulated.
- 28,800 vph, 25 jewels, self‑winding ball‑bearing rotor.
- Power reserve: ~62 hours.
- Black dial with airspeed‑indicator cues
- Vulcan XM607 chapter ring denoting mission
- Oversize Super‑LumiNova numerals; black/white sword hands with inlaid Super‑LumiNova; matching lumed chronograph hands; recessed chrono sub‑dials.
- 42mm diameter
- 13.7mm case thickness + crystal
- 22mm lug width
- 47mm lug‑to‑lug pin spacing.
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Standard rubber 22/20mm. Zero West custom military and aerospace grade cross-linked fluoroelastomer rubber. Matt silver pin buckle
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Integrated rubber 22/20mm. Zero West custom military and aerospace grade cross-linked fluoroelastomer rubber. Zero West in-house designed deployment buckle
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Leather padded strap 22/20mm. Handmade with the finest Italian leather and hypoallergenic lined. Matt silver pin buckle. Sizes: Long: 195-235mm / Standard 180-220mm / Short: 170-205mm
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Metal bracelet 22/20mm. 316 stainless steel, matt silver with polished centre links, designed in-house and uniquely engineered to complement our watch head. Deployment buckle
From Wing to Wrist: The XM607 Story
Material from Avro Vulcan XM607 has been recovered during RAF-led preservation work and repurposed in-house into the AV1 dial. This is original aircraft aluminium, taken from the wing elevon and given a new function.
The dial carries the timeline of Operation Black Buck, mapping the mission from Ascension Island to Port Stanley and back. The AV1 is not a commemorative piece—it is a direct continuation of the aircraft, built into a functional object.
A Chapter of History Built-in
The final disc/ring is more than metal, it’s the story of the Vulcan mission, etched with precision. The mission details, proudly printed, transform this dial into a wearable piece of history. Every stage, from machining to final assembly, is crafted in-house, ensuring both authenticity and meaning are built right into your wrist.