Amelia Earhart - AE01
Amelia Earhart Quartz
A slimmer, more accurate take on one of Riley’s most distinctive watches.
Inspired by Amelia Earhart, the aircraft she flew and the extraordinary era of aviation she helped define, the Amelia Earhart returns with the same striking dial designs in a new, beautifully slim quartz case.
At just 9.15mm thick, this is the thinnest and most wearable version we’ve produced — powered by a highly dependable Japanese Miyota quartz movement and protected by sapphire glass.
The colours, details and aviation-inspired character remain.
The bulk doesn’t.
Built Around the Design
The Amelia Earhart collection has always been about more than the movement inside it.
Canary Yellow references Earhart's first aircraft, The Canary. The vivid red recalls her Lockheed Vega. Silver takes its cues from the aluminium skin of the Electra, while Sky Blue and Classic Cream draw from the visual language of aviation's golden age.
Those designs remain the stars of the watch.
By moving to a Japanese quartz movement, we've been able to put them into a case measuring just 9.15mm from front to back — creating a watch that feels noticeably lighter, slimmer and more comfortable on the wrist.
Specifications & Signature Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Movement | Japanese Miyota 2035 quartz |
| Function | Hours, minutes and seconds |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 9.15mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 48mm |
| Crystal | Sapphire glass |
| Strap | Genuine leather, 20mm tapering to 18mm |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM |
| Caseback | Solid stainless-steel caseback |
| Dial | Brass dial with aviation-inspired detailing |
| Built | Built in England |
Quartz, Deliberately
We could have treated quartz as a way to simply make the Amelia Earhart cheaper.
We didn't.
We chose it because it changes the proportions of the watch.
The compact Miyota 2035 allows the complete case to measure only 9.15mm thick. It also gives you the accuracy and convenience quartz is famous for: no winding, no resetting the watch after leaving it unworn and considerably greater timekeeping accuracy than a conventional automatic movement.
For an everyday watch, those are real advantages.
And because a quality Japanese quartz movement costs less than its mechanical equivalent, you get the same Riley design, sapphire crystal and build quality at a significantly more accessible price.
You're paying for the watch you can see and wear — not simply paying more because there's an automatic movement hidden inside it.
Same Amelia Earhart. Better Everyday Companion.
Put the quartz and automatic editions side by side and the thing you'll notice first isn't the movement.
It's the design.
The dial, colours, polished details and aviation influence that made the original Amelia Earhart distinctive are all still there.
What you gain is a case that's slimmer, a watch that's easier to wear, accuracy you don't have to think about and a lower price.
For many owners, we'd argue that makes this the better everyday Amelia Earhart.
The Riley Promise
Every Amelia Earhart is built and shipped from the UK and includes our 30-day hassle-free return policy.
For customers in the United States, Riley prepays the applicable import tariff, meaning the amount shown at checkout is the amount you pay for the watch — with no unexpected tariff charge on delivery.
We partner with independent brands and boutiques from around the world — so your order may ship directly from the maker.
Estimated Delivery Times:
USA: 5–7 business days
UK & Europe: 5–7 business days
Rest of World: 7–10 business days
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Some items may arrive in separate parcels depending on where they're coming from — but don't worry, you'll only pay one shipping fee at checkout.
Need help? Just ask — our small team is here.
Changed your mind? No problem.
✔️ Return within 14 days of delivery
✔️ Item must be unused & in original packaging
✔️ Refunds go back to your original payment method
✔️ Some items (beauty, vintage, made-to-order) are final sale
Just email mail@brixbailey.com — we'll guide you through it.
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