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About this watch
Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT: a gray-dial GMT watch in a 44mm 316L stainless steel case, driven by a Swiss quartz movement. Expect original airframe material from the aircraft it honours set into the caseback, a production run limited to 1978 pieces and a second time zone for travel. It belongs to Hour VI, Field & Adventure, in our Expedition season: a natural choice for adventure travel and everyday rough use.
Model BW18B is a tribute to the F/A-18 Hornet. Flown by both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the Hornet has proven itself in combat as both a fighter and attack platform. This watch's case is machined from durable 316L stainless steel, and uses a precise and reliable Swiss quartz movement with date and GMT function. The Super-LumiNova dial is protected by a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Each watch has an actual F/A-18 Hornet airframe artifact displayed in the case back. This model is limited to 1978 units in honor of the year of its first flight.
Specifications
Model: BW18B
Case Size: 44mm
Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire
Strap: Black Leather
Case: Stainless Steel 316L
Finish: Gunmetal
Dial Color: Gray
Crown: F-18 Silhouette
Water Resistant: 5 ATM
Case Back: Original F-18 Hornet airframe Artifact Displayed
Documentation: Manual, Warranty Card, Certificate of Authenticity
Warranty: 2 years
Trademarks, trade names, aircraft models and company names are used for descriptive purposes only, to identify and describe the actual aircraft artifact incorporated into the watch.
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Questions & answers
What movement powers the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT?
It runs on a Swiss quartz, Date, GMT, caliber 515-24H. Quartz keeps it accurate and low-maintenance; the battery simply needs replacing every few years.
Can I swim with the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT?
Only splashes. It is rated to 50m (5 ATM), which handles rain and hand-washing, but it is not intended for swimming or submersion.
Will the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT fit my wrist?
The case measures 44mm — a bold size that suits larger wrists (roughly 17.5 cm / 6.9 in and up). Our watch size guide (/pages/watch-size-guide) explains how to measure your wrist.
What is set into the caseback of the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT?
The caseback holds a genuine piece of F-18 Hornet airframe, visible through the back of the case — a direct link to the aircraft the watch honours.
Is the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT a limited edition?
Yes. Production is limited to 1978 pieces, so once the run sells out it will not be repeated.
Who is the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT for?
On the ChronoSeasons dial it sits at Hour VI — Field & Adventure, part of the Expedition season, and suits travel, the outdoors and long days on the move. It also appears in our Pilot & Aviation edit. Its second time zone makes it part of our GMT & Travel edit.
Is the Bristol F/A-18 Hornet Tribute GMT authentic, and what warranty is included?
Yes. It ships brand-new and boxed from the brand's verified channel, with a 2-year warranty. Unworn watches can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
How is this watch shipped, and can I return it?
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. Orders ship within the US and are processed within 1–3 business days. Unworn watches can be returned within 30 days of delivery with a free US return label — see Shipping and Returns.
I go to the Pensacola and Miami airshows every year to watch the F/A-18s fly, so this 1978-piece limited edition with real Hornet airframe metal in the caseback was a must-have. The Swiss GMT hand is super clear on the grey dial. Shipping carrier delayed the box by two days, though the watch itself is great.
Tyler B.·Miami, FL, US·
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Sorry about the carrier delay, Tyler! We are thrilled the F/A-18 Hornet Tribute is ready for your next airshow.
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Spot on haze grey Hornet dial
The tactical grey dial and gunmetal finish on this F/A-18 Hornet tribute immediately caught my eye. I keep the GMT hand on UTC for flight planning, and the authentic Hornet airframe piece in the 1978-piece caseback is a proud reminder.
Arthur F.·Pittsburgh, PA, US·
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44mm F/A-18 GMT Caliber 515-24H
Practical dual-time watch with clean tolerances on the 44mm gunmetal 316L steel case. The Swiss Ronda 515-24H sets the date and 24-hour GMT hand independently without slop, and the sapphire crystal keeps the grey dial legible.
Louis T.·Dayton, OH, US·
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Appreciate the review, Louis! Glad the Swiss 515-24H GMT caliber is serving you well.
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Fits 8-Inch Wrist
44mm gunmetal case fits my wrist great. Love the grey F-18 dial.
Harold M.·Fort Worth, TX, US·
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Clean Strap Swapper
Wore it on the black leather band for work, then swapped onto a gunmetal-buckled grey sailcloth strap for the weekend. The 44mm gunmetal lugs frame both straps well. Outer presentation box was fairly basic, though the watch is where the money went.
Albert W.·Atlanta, GA, US·
CSReply from ChronoSeasons
Thanks for the feedback, Albert! Grey sailcloth with gunmetal hardware sounds like a natural match for that F/A-18 dial.
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Gunmetal finish and Hornet relic
I was skeptical about whether a 397 dollar aviation tribute watch would feel substantial, but the 44mm gunmetal 316L steel case and sapphire crystal are rock solid. The grey dial matches F/A-18 haze grey paint and the airframe insert on the back is awesome.
Justin F.·Austin, TX, US·
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great on black fkm
Swapped the black leather strap out for a black FKM rubber strap with gunmetal hardware to fit my wrist, and it matches the grey Hornet dial nicely. Shipping carrier delayed the box by two days, though the watch itself is great.
roger h.·Troy, MI, US·
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Great Gift For My Son
Gave this Hornet tribute to my son for his 30th birthday. He travels across time zones every week for work, so the Swiss 515-24H GMT hand and the piece of F/A-18 airframe in the back were a huge hit.
Jacob B.·Denver, CO, US·
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Brother's Promotion Gift
Bought this F/A-18 Hornet GMT for my brother when he made partner. He is a huge naval aviation fan, and the gunmetal case, grey dial, and real F/A-18 Hornet airframe metal in the caseback floored him.
B. Bennett·Dayton, OH, US·
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gunmetal and grey dial
The gunmetal 44mm case and fighter-jet grey dial look great on the factory black leather strap, and I also tried it on a grey ballistic nylon NATO for humid Honolulu weekends. The leather strap was pretty stiff for the first 3-4 days before breaking in.
