Not sure what to get your Dad? Here’s a couple of great suggestions which celebrates our great history.

AVI-8 proudly commemorates the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, the monumental WWII Allied invasion of Normandy, with two upcoming launches; the D-Day 80  Limited Edition Collection and the Spitfire D-Day 80 Royal British Legion 24 Hour Automatic Bronze.

AVI-8’s D-Day 80 Limited Edition Collection of 5 timepieces pays a heartfelt tribute to the courageous spirit of the Allies during the end of World War II. Each watch is inspired by a namesake aircraft that served during the historic battle for the Normandy coastline. The watches feature the iconic ‘Invasion Star’ used by the Allies and features a range of movement types, including Japanese Meca-Quartz, Quartz and Automatic.

Alongside this collection, AVI-8 have partnered with the Royal British Legion to unveil the Spitfire D-Day 80 Royal British Legion 24 Hour Automatic Bronze. The watch features notable references to history’s defining moments, such as the first Allied Landings on Utah and Omaha, which are marked on the dial, and a hydraulic press poppy adorns the bottom layer of the dial, symbolising remembrance, and hope for a peaceful future. The watch has a Japanese Automatic movement, and offers 24-hour time readout, celebrating the iconic aircraft’s legacy.

The AVI-8 D-Day 80 Limited Edition Collection and Spitfire D-Day 80 Royal British Legion 24 Hour Automatic Bronze is available at avi-8.co.uk, £235-£450