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AV86 · 1971 Automatic

AV86 1971 Automatic

Field

$999Sold out
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-lug
46.6mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Night Blue

Movement

Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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The AV86 1971 Automatic is an automatic field watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 11mm thick. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $999. The dial color is night blue.

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