Abingdon Co. is collaborating with the National WASP WWII Museum to pay tribute to the barrier-breaking female pilots. [Courtesy: Abingdon Co.]
Key Takeaways:
Abingdon Co. has launched a new "Legends" watch series designed specifically for female aviators.
The inaugural collection honors the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII, created in collaboration with the National WASP WWII Museum.
Only 1,102 limited-edition watches will be made, featuring symbolic design elements that pay tribute to the WASP's service and legacy, with 14 watches gifted to surviving WASP.
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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