RJM-03
Made from the Mk.IX Spitfire aircraft PT879, aka the ‘the Russian Spit’.
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RJM-03
Made from the Mk.IX Spitfire aircraft PT879, aka the ‘the Russian Spit’.
- This item is Sold out. Please sign up to our newsletter for updates on similar projects or restocking opportunities.
The RJM Series
The RJM is a limited edition timepiece crafted from the historic Mk.IX Spitfire aircraft, PT879, famously known as the “Russian Spitfire.”
This aircraft, originally part of the wartime Lend-Lease program, crashed in the Russian tundra in 1945. After 54 years, it was repatriated to Britain in 1998, marking PT879 as the only WWII Spitfire to return from Russia.
Each RJM watch carries a tangible piece of history, featuring an untreated aluminum fragment from the aircraft’s wings, placed at the 6 o’clock position. This metal, unfit for restoration, connects the wearer to the aircraft’s storied past.
Additionally, a portion of every RJM sale supports the ongoing restoration of PT879, aiding in its preparation for a symbolic “second maiden flight.” The RJM Series proudly honors Reginald Joseph Mitchell, the visionary designer of the iconic Spitfire.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Diameter 41,0 mm
(40,0 mm without crown protector)
Height 10,9 mm
Opening diameter 33,0 mm
Weight 78g
Movement
Movement
Caliber 9015 Miyota movement w. rotor decoration
Type Mechanical, self-winding
Frequency 28,800 VPH (4.0 hz)
Power reserve 42 hours
Jewels 24
Features
Features
3 Hands / Date
Military green dial w. vintage luminous
3 ATM, 30 meters
3-year full warranty
Case
Case
316L Stainless steel
1-Piece case with gun grey PVD
Top glass Sapphire Crystal with 3 layers of anti-reflective coating
Exhibition caseback with Mineral Crystal
Materials
Materials
The handcrafted and untreated aluminium dial is cut directly from the wings of the PT879 MK IX Spitfire aircraft.
Strap
Strap
Military green canvas strap with quick-release system
Strap width 20,0 mm
Wings of Wartime
Legacy of the Supermarine Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire, conceived by Reginald Joseph Mitchell in the early 1930s, stands as an enduring icon of aviation history.
Celebrated for its sleek, aerodynamic design and wartime heroics, the Spitfire played a pivotal role during WWII.
Repurposed
Battle Scars
In our dedication to seeing PT879 take her “second maiden flight,” a portion of every RJM sale is contributed to the restoration team, ensuring this historic aircraft will soon return to where she belongs: the skies.
PT879 is undergoing a meticulous restoration at Hangar 11, led by renowned pilot and restorer Peter Teichman. With a lifelong passion for bringing classic warbirds back to their prime, Peter is restoring PT879 to her exact factory condition from August 4, 1944, when she originally left Castle Bromwich.
Own a Piece Of
World History
Crafting the RJM Series presented a captivating challenge: to design a watch that pays homage to the Spitfire’s engineering excellence and PT879’s storied history, while capturing the essence of its wartime era.
We began by incorporating key elements from the Spitfire’s iconic wing design into the watch’s case.
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