The P-1 Air Force and P-1 Moon are two new editions of Aera’s contemporary pilot’s watch.
Inspired by the functional clarity of aviation instruments, both models combine purposeful engineering with a restrained, contemporary design made for daily wear.
The Air Force draws from the grey-blue tone long associated with the Royal Air Force whilst the Moon takes its cues from the lunar surface and the celestial blues beyond.
Two interpretations of aviation’s enduring spirit. One grounded in the discipline of finding your way. The other in the curiosity of exploring the unknown.
Produced in editions of 300 pieces each, both watches offer distinct expressions of the same idea: a modern pilot’s watch shaped by clarity, purpose and the instinct to explore further.
Aera watches are shaped by the same principles that defined the original tool watches: clarity, functionality and reliability in real-world use.
For the P-1, that inspiration began with the essential flight instruments once relied upon by pilots navigating unfamiliar skies. Timekeeping, legibility and to-the-second precision were essential, allowing pilots to measure speed, fuel and distance to ensure a safe landing. That demand shaped the defining features of the pilot's watch: oversized numerals, a large crown and an outer seconds track.
But equally important was simplicity: high-contrast dials, clear proportions and nothing unnecessary.
From the outset, the P-1 reinterpreted the classic pilot's watch for the modern era. A pilot's watch through and through, but one designed for life beyond the cockpit. It is this fusion of purposeful engineering and modern clarity that defines the P-1 today.
Every element of the P-1 is designed with purpose.
Both models feature upgraded Swiss-made Elaboré-grade Sellita automatic movements, with up to 41 hours of power reserve, selected for their reliability, precision and long-term serviceability.
The cases, case-backs and buckles are crafted from brushed 904L stainless steel, chosen for its superior corrosion resistance and deeper lustre compared to industry-standard 316L. More challenging to machine and finish, but its durability and character made it the natural choice.
Aera's signature one-piece dished dial curves upwards to meet the underside of the domed sapphire crystal, creating the pebble-like silhouette synonymous with the P-1. For these new editions, the case shape has been subtly refined and the lugs reworked to better hug the wrist.
The result is a watch designed to perform reliably for years to come.
Good product design depends on functional clarity, purposeful engineering and enduring style.
Founded in 2018 by close friends and watch industry veterans Jas Minhas and Olof Larsson, Aera creates contemporary tool watches built with purpose, clarity and long-term value.
Our watches are designed to be worn regularly, relied upon daily and kept for years.
We call them Tools for Life.
Taking its cues from the lunar surface and the celestial blues beyond, the P-1 Moon brings a quieter, more atmospheric presence to the collection. Its smooth lunar-grey dial is offset by restrained aqua details, whilst vivid aqua-blue Swiss Tritec Super-LumiNova® gives the watch a distinctive low-light character.
A contemporary Swiss automatic pilot’s watch shaped by clarity, restraint and the instinct to explore further.
The P-1 Moon is produced in an edition of 300 pieces and will be released in phases.
Register your interest below to receive early access ahead of the public release on 17th June
Drawing from the distinctive grey-blue tone long associated with the Royal Air Force, the P-1 Air Force brings a calm, disciplined character to the collection. Its brushed 904L stainless steel case, grey-blue dial and vibrant orange Swiss Tritec Super-LumiNova® create a purposeful expression of the modern pilot’s watch.
Built around the same principles of clarity, precision and long-term wearability, the Air Force reflects the instrument-led spirit of the P-1 - highly legible, mechanically robust and made for life beyond the cockpit.
The P-1 Air Force is produced in an edition of 300 pieces and will be released in phases.
Register your interest below to receive early access ahead of the public release on 17th June.
