P-1 Air Force

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Regular price $2,500.00 USD
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Swiss Made · British Design · 100m Water Resistant · 904L Steel · Automatic Movement · Sapphire Crystal · Swiss Super-LumiNova® · Edition of 300

The P-1 Air Force is Aera’s contemporary expression of the pilot’s watch, shaped by aviation discipline, instrument clarity, and the distinctive grey-blue tone long associated with the Royal Air Force.

Built around the same principles as the original P-1 Pilot, it is stripped back, highly legible, and designed for life beyond the cockpit. The matte velvet grey-blue dial gives the watch a calm, precise character, whilst the large three-dimensional numerals, raised Aera logo, and clearly defined outer seconds track keep the display direct and easy to read.

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Description

The P-1 Air Force is Aera’s contemporary expression of the pilot’s watch, shaped by aviation discipline, instrument clarity, and the distinctive grey-blue tone long associated with the Royal Air Force.

Built around the same principles as the original P-1 Pilot, it is stripped back, highly legible, and designed for life beyond the cockpit. The matte velvet grey-blue dial gives the watch a calm, precise character, whilst the large three-dimensional numerals, raised Aera logo, and clearly defined outer seconds track keep the display direct and easy to read.

In low light, the numerals and Aera logo, formed from 3D Tritec Swiss Super-LumiNova®, emit a vibrant orange glow, a colour rarely seen on contemporary pilot’s watches. White hour and minute hand frames are hand-filled with Grade X1 Swiss Super-LumiNova®, whilst the seconds hand features a luminous tip for added clarity after dark.
The 43mm case gives the P-1 Air Force the presence expected of a modern pilot’s watch, balanced by a refined case profile, curved lugs, and an integrated strap system designed to sit securely and comfortably on the wrist.

Aera’s signature one-piece dished dial curves upward beneath the domed sapphire crystal, creating the smooth, pebble-like silhouette that defines the P-1 collection. For this edition, the case shape has been subtly refined and the lugs carefully reworked to improve balance when worn with Aera’s integrated straps.

Inside is a Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 Elaboré-grade automatic movement with up to 41 hours of power reserve, selected for its reliability, precision, and long-term serviceability. Each watch is Swiss Made and hand assembled by skilled artisans before final testing and quality control.

The case, case back, and buckles are crafted from brushed 904L stainless steel, chosen for its superior corrosion resistance and deeper lustre compared to industry-standard 316L steel. More difficult to machine and finish, 904L gives the watch the durability and character expected of a mechanical instrument built for regular use.

A screw-down crown and 100m water resistance add everyday robustness, whilst the updated six-screw case back gives the watch a more utilitarian, industrial character.

Precise, legible, and quietly capable, the P-1 Air Force is designed to become a dependable everyday instrument – worn often, relied upon daily and kept for years.


Produced in an edition of 300 pieces, each P-1 Air Force comes fitted with a Battleship Grey FKM rubber strap alongside a second integrated strap selected from a curated range. Both feature brushed 904L stainless steel buckles and quick-release spring bars, allowing the watch to adapt easily between environments and occasions.

Shipping & Returns

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3 year warranty

All Aera watches come with have a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. You can easily extend the warranty for one additional year by visiting the Warranty page and registering your watch. We undertake to repair, free of charge, including shipping, any problem with the functions of the watch that result from defective manufacturing. If there is mechanical failure of the movement within the warranty period, rectification will include reseal and complementary refresh of the case.

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Craftsmanship

A contemporary take on the classic pilot’s watch inspired by the skies of Britain.

The P-1 Air Force channels aviation heritage through a grey-blue tone drawn from the Royal Air Force, combining the precision once essential for navigation and survival with a refined design built for modern exploration.

Swiss Made
43mm Diameter
Sellita SW200-1 Elabore Grade Automatic Movement
3-Year Warranty*
Edition of 300 pieces
Built to Endure

Precision Case Engineering

Crafted from brushed 904L stainless steel, the P-1 Air Force delivers exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. Minimal yet enduring, it embodies the pioneering spirit of early aviators through refined, functional design.

Material 904L stainless steel
Lug-to-lug 49.7mm
Lug width 22mm
Thickness 14.8mm
Weight without strap 85g
Water resistance 10ATM/100m
Swiss Precision

Movement and Display

Powered by a Swiss automatic Sellita movement, the P-1 pairs Aera’s signature dished dial and domed sapphire crystal with luminous numerals and markers for clarity, depth, and reliability in any light.

28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
38-41 hour power reserve
26 jewels
Swiss Super-LumiNova®
Hacking seconds
CRAFTMANSHIP
Design
Engineering

Purposeful engineering

Every element of the P-1 is designed with purpose.

Both models feature upgraded Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 Elaboré automatic movements, selected for their reliability, precision and long-term serviceability.

The case, case back and buckle are machined from brushed 904L stainless steel — a material chosen for its superior corrosion resistance and deeper lustre compared to industry-standard steels.

Aera’s signature one-piece dished dial curves upward beneath the domed sapphire crystal, creating the smooth, pebble-like silhouette that defines the P-1. For these latest editions, the case profile and lugs have also been subtly refined for improved comfort and balance on the wrist.

The result is a watch designed to perform reliably for years to come.

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