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Accurist 76001 Aviation Blue Leather Strap Watch - W19182
Ref. 76001
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Stepping up in Accurist's range
The Aviation name points to a recognisable British watch tradition — Accurist has been making pilot-influenced pieces since the mid-twentieth century, and this sits within that line rather than borrowing the aesthetic loosely. The Windsor blue dial with its sunray brushed finish is the decision that holds the watch together: it shifts between near-navy and a cleaner mid-blue depending on where the light catches it, and the luminous Arabic numerals read with the directness that aviation-influenced design demands. At 41mm and 12mm deep it wears with straightforward presence on the wrist without crossing into bulky. The blue leather strap — contrast-stitched and studded — is fitted with quick-release spring bars, so swapping it out takes seconds rather than tools, which matters more in practice than it sounds on paper.
- Reference
- 76001
- Brand
- Accurist
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 12mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Blue
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Weight
- 72g
- Strap
- Interchangeable
Learn more about Accurist
Asher and Rebecca Loftus founded Accurist on St John Street in Clerkenwell in 1946, in the district that had been the centre of British watch and clockmaking for two centuries. The name was the proposition: accurate watches, affordably priced.
The family kept the company for sixty-eight years, and built its identity less through movements than through association with timekeeping as a national institution. In 1986 Accurist became the first company to sponsor the UK's Speaking Clock, a position it held until 2008 — for a generation of callers, the time was quite literally brought to you by Accurist.
The brand also sponsored the Millennium Countdown clock at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, ticking down the last thousand days to the year 2000 at the home of Greenwich Mean Time itself. Accurist watches went to Concorde pilots, and the brand appeared in advertising alongside the England football team.
Time Products acquired Accurist from the Loftus family in 2014, bringing it under the same ownership as Sekonda and Limit, and moved the business to Leicestershire.
The collection today is largely quartz — classic British dress styling, London-themed lines, and a price point that has always been the point.
- 1946
- Founded in Clerkenwell by Asher and Rebecca Loftus.
- 1986
- Becomes the first sponsor of the UK Speaking Clock.
- 1997
- Sponsors the Millennium Countdown clock at Greenwich.
- 2008
- The Speaking Clock sponsorship ends after twenty-two years.
- 2014
- Acquired by Time Products after 68 years in family hands.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Leather Strap Watches (854), Blue Dial Watches (701), Sports Watches (696) and Watches Under £100 (411).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Accurist's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Accurist 76001 Aviation Blue Leather alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 76001 | RH365AX9 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £65 | £65 | £65 |
| Case size | 41mm | 41mm | 41mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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