Abingdon Co. is collaborating with the National WASP WWII Museum to pay tribute to the barrier-breaking female pilots. [Courtesy: Abingdon Co.]
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Abingdon Co., specializing in watches for female aviators, has launched its "Legends" series to honor pioneering women throughout aviation history.
The series debuts with a limited-edition collection of 1,102 watches, created in collaboration with the National WASP WWII Museum, to commemorate the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII.
These commemorative watches feature specific design elements like the WASP wings insignia and the number 38 to honor those who died in service, with functionality designed for aviators.
Abingdon Co. will gift watches to the 14 remaining WASP, highlighting the collection's aim to celebrate their legacy of breaking barriers in male-dominated fields.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Plane & Pilot.
It can be a challenge to find a watch designed for female aviators specifically. Aviation watches can be large for female wrists and aesthetically unappealing for women’s sensibilities. Abingdon Co. was founded by Abingdon Mullin to help fill this market niche for timepieces.
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