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With the Aircraft Inside
Every case back holds a documented artifact from the machine it honors — P-51 Mustang airframe, KLM 747 skin, even material flown in space aboard Shuttle Atlantis. Swiss movements. Numbered limited editions. Certificates of authenticity.
The Short Version
Prop & Piston's watch collection features 17 limited-edition aviation tribute watches by Bristol Aviator Watches, each displaying a genuine artifact from the honored aircraft in its case back — P-51 Mustang, B-17, B-25, Spitfire, F-18 Hornet, A-10, Boeing 747, and Space Shuttle Atlantis. All use Swiss movements, 44mm 316L stainless steel cases, sapphire crystals, and ship with a certificate of authenticity and 2-year warranty. Prices run $397–$1,200, with free US shipping over $75.
Three Ways to Wear History
Plenty of brands sell "pilot watches." These are something else: each tribute is numbered to a year from its aircraft's story, and the artifact under the case back glass came off the actual airplane — verified, documented, and never reproduced once the edition sells out.
P-51 Mustang Tribute
$447 $495
The fighter that escorted Allied bombers to Berlin and back. Original P-51D airframe material in the case back, Swiss quartz GMT with date, Super Luminova dial, P-51 silhouette crown. Edition numbered for 1945 — the end of the war it helped win.
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747 Tribute — Black Dial
$397 $495
The Queen of the Skies, on your wrist. The case back displays skin from KLM 747 tail PH-BUW; the edition count honors 1986, the year she entered service. Swiss chronograph Caliber 5021.D, full stainless bracelet, 747 silhouette crown.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Tribute
$547 $695
This one left the planet. The material in the case back flew aboard Atlantis on STS-79 in 1996 — 160 orbits, 3.9 million miles. Swiss chronograph Caliber 5030.D, white Super Luminova dial, shuttle silhouette crown.
View the Atlantis Tribute →The Full Squadron
| Aircraft Honored | Watch | Artifact in Case Back | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-51 Mustang (WWII) | Brushed steel, leather band · polished, beige dial · black finish | Original P-51D airframe material | $447 |
| Spitfire R6753 (Battle of Britain) | Brushed stainless, brown leather | Spitfire R6753 artifact | $479 |
| B-25 Mitchell (WWII) | Brushed, black dial · polished, beige dial · gold finish · limited pilot edition | Authentic B-25 Mitchell airframe material | $479–$497 |
| B-17 Flying Fortress (WWII) | Polished, beige dial · gold finish | Original B-17 airframe artifact | $447 |
| F-18 Hornet | Gunmetal, gray dial, GMT | Original McDonnell Douglas airframe metal | $397 |
| A-10 Thunderbolt II | Gunmetal, brown leather, Swiss chronograph | A-10 Thunderbolt artifact | $447 |
| Boeing 747 | Stainless, black dial · white dial · Phantom Black flagship | KLM 747 PH-BUW airframe skin | $397–$1,200 |
| Space Shuttle Atlantis | Stainless, white dial, chronograph | Space-flown material from STS-79 (1996) | $547 |
What Every Tribute Shares
Swiss Movement
Precision Swiss quartz throughout — GMT with date on the warbird models, chronograph calibers 5021.D and 5030.D on the 747 and Atlantis. No winding, no fuss, always on time.
Built to Pilot-Watch Spec
44mm 316L stainless steel case, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, Super Luminova dial for low-light legibility, and 5 ATM water resistance for everyday wear.
The Details Nail It
Each crown is machined into the silhouette of its aircraft — a P-51, a 747, a shuttle. It's the kind of detail an aviation person spots across the room.
Documented Provenance
Wooden presentation box, manual, warranty card, and a certificate of authenticity for the artifact. Every watch carries a 2-year warranty.
The Gift for Someone Who Has the Ratings
A tribute watch solves the hardest gifting problem in aviation: the person who already owns every gadget. What they don't own is a wearable, documented piece of the airplane itself. The B-17 and B-25 tributes are frequently bought for the children and grandchildren of WWII crews. The F-18 and A-10 tributes land with military aviators. The Atlantis Tribute — with only 3 units left of 1,996 — is the one for the person who watched shuttle launches as a kid and never quite got over it.
At $397–$547 for most models, they sit in genuine-Swiss-watch territory while carrying provenance no mainstream brand can match. Pair one with a piece from the metal wall art collection — some of which comes from the same aircraft families — and the gift tells a complete story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these watches really contain material from the actual aircraft?
Yes. Every case back displays an authentic artifact — original P-51D airframe material, KLM 747 skin from tail PH-BUW, McDonnell Douglas F-18 metal, B-25 airframe material, and in the Atlantis Tribute, material actually flown in space on STS-79. Each ships with a certificate of authenticity.
What do the limited edition numbers mean?
Each edition size honors a year from the aircraft's history: 1,945 units for the P-51 (end of WWII), 1,986 for the 747 (the year PH-BUW entered service), 1,996 for Atlantis (the year its material flew on STS-79). When an edition sells out, it's gone.
What movements and specs do they use?
Swiss quartz throughout — GMT with date on warbird models, chronograph calibers 5021.D and 5030.D on the 747 and Atlantis. Every watch: 44mm 316L stainless case, sapphire crystal, Super Luminova dial, aircraft-silhouette crown, 5 ATM water resistance.
What's included with each watch?
A wooden presentation box, manual, warranty card, and certificate of authenticity for the artifact, backed by a 2-year warranty. Orders ship in 1–2 business days; over $75 ships free; no EU import duties.
What's the price range?
$397 to $1,200. Most warbird and jet tributes run $397–$497 (currently marked down from $495–$595 list). The Atlantis Tribute is $547, and the flagship 747 Phantom Black is $1,200.
Are they suitable for daily wear?
Yes — 316L steel, sapphire crystal, 5 ATM water resistance, and quartz reliability make them daily drivers. 5 ATM handles rain and hand-washing (not swimming or diving), and the 44mm case wears like a standard modern pilot watch.
Wear the Aircraft, Not Just the Logo
Seventeen limited editions. Genuine artifacts. Swiss precision. When an edition number runs out, that chapter closes for good.
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