REC Watches Aircraft RJM RJM-01

RJM : RJM-01

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.