Pilot watches

[Standby]

31 minutes ago, M2 said:

Interesting...

 

Last para from the link:

”If Dawson were going into combat in an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, M-1 Abrams tank, or on foot I asked, would you wear a Garmin D2 Mach 1? 

“I wouldn’t take it with me,” she replied.”

[Prozac]

2 hours ago, StrikeOut312 said:

Bremont has some nice automatics and they have options with silhouettes of most military aircraft on them if you’re into that.

I really liked the 135 but I just couldn’t swing it when it came out. Being such a small production run, I imagine they’ve all long since been spoken for. 

[StrikeOut312]

2 hours ago, Prozac said:

I really liked the 135 but I just couldn’t swing it when it came out. Being such a small production run, I imagine they’ve all long since been spoken for. 

They rereleased it a few years back actually. Another pilot in my squadron got one recently, and there several of us with the second production model. The original run was limited to 135 pieces, has a SAC patch where the second hand is, NKAWTG at the 12 o’clock position and a blue face.  It was popular enough that they redid it but without the USAF-specifics so any country’s tanker pilots can get one.

[Sua Sponte]

1 hour ago, StrikeOut312 said:

They rereleased it a few years back actually. Another pilot in my squadron got one recently, and there several of us with the second production model. The original run was limited to 135 pieces, has a SAC patch where the second hand is, NKAWTG at the 12 o’clock position and a blue face.  It was popular enough that they redid it but without the USAF-specifics so any country’s tanker pilots can get one.

They just announced their -46 version. However, not all of the watch works due to multiple FCIFs.

[ThreeHoler]

They just announced their -46 version. However, not all of the watch works due to multiple FCIFs.

It’s just that the UTC hand runs on a Windows 7 emulator on a Linux box. Nothing to see there.

[Mariano roman]

dear all,

anyone selling a Breitling limited edition?

VR

M

[Pooter]

On 7/26/2022 at 1:43 PM, Mariano roman said:

dear all,

anyone selling a Breitling limited edition?

VR

M

Yeah I'm selling this one, beware it's appreciated since I bought it. I won't take a cent under $269,696. 
 

 

alternatively.. you could be more specific about what you're looking for

[ctimms]

On 8/10/2022 at 1:47 PM, Pooter said:

Yeah I'm selling this one, beware it's appreciated since I bought it. I won't take a cent under $269,696. 
 

 

alternatively.. you could be more specific about what you're looking for

watch parts

Anyone have suggestions for the best "bang-for-your-buck" aviators watch? I've looked at quite a few options, but can't decide which features I desire in a watch. For those with E6B watches, do you ever actually use the E6B? I think at the least I want something with local and Zulu time. I found some nice watches by Torgoen, but there are cheaper aviator watches by Casio for less than $100. All suggestions are welcome!

[AC&W]

4 hours ago, ctimms said:

Anyone have suggestions for the best "bang-for-your-buck" aviators watch? I've looked at quite a few options, but can't decide which features I desire in a watch. For those with E6B watches, do you ever actually use the E6B? I think at the least I want something with local and Zulu time. I found some nice watches by Torgoen, but there are cheaper aviator watches by Casio for less than $100. All suggestions are welcome!

Swatch Moonswatch, mission to the moon, is a genuine, affordable replica of one of the most iconic aviation watches. 

Seiko, Sports 5 GMT, is likely the most affordable, quality automatic GMT movement on the market. I recently saw one at the BX so you can probably find it tax free. 

Casio is always an excellent choice, particularly if a model catches your eye. Citizen is an excellent choice above Casio. Both brands have some great options that offer a combined digital/analog face with solar charging and radio freq time synch.

My must have in a watch for work is a date and GMT function, and I prefer automatic/mechanical movements. I have never used the E6B on a watch I own, however if that's your thing it can be a cool feature. 

[HossHarris]

6 hours ago, ctimms said:

Anyone have suggestions for the best "bang-for-your-buck" aviators watch? I've looked at quite a few options, but can't decide which features I desire in a watch. For those with E6B watches, do you ever actually use the E6B? I think at the least I want something with local and Zulu time. I found some nice watches by Torgoen, but there are cheaper aviator watches by Casio for less than $100. All suggestions are welcome!

If you’re heavy/airline … I’ve got a citizen satellite wave that I’ve been very happy with. Sapphire crystal. Hacks itself off the gps signal. Can set time zone off gps if you wake up on a desert island.  Solar powered. It’s been flawless.
 

Recommend. 

Edited July 26 by HossHarris

[herkbum]

I love my Citizen watches, especially the Eco-Drives with auto updating.


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[StoleIt]

I use this on the road: Timex Q

It's cheap enough I don't care if it gets banged up or stolen. But looks nice enough from 20 feet away...and, added bonus, is useful with 3x time zones (home, zulu, and then spin the dial for local)

Edited July 26 by StoleIt

[AC&W]

17 hours ago, StoleIt said:

I use this on the road: Timex Q

Not bad for a sub $100 watch, nice find.