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Santiago32 · 24 June 2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

I love Pilot watches... here's my collection:

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I really like that Zenith! The second to last... extra special I think it’s called.

How is it on the wrist? Pros and cons?... love to hear your opinion on it

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123Blueface · 25 June 2019, 02:09 AM

Here is mine

FloridaSam · 27 June 2019, 09:40 PM

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This one gets more comments than any watch I wear. It's quite nice in person.

GradyPhilpott · 28 June 2019, 12:38 AM

coffeebreak · 13 July 2019, 01:39 PM

coffeebreak · 17 July 2019, 01:39 AM

Archimede XL Handaufzug

KBM · 18 July 2019, 01:45 AM

Lume shot!

coffeebreak · 24 July 2019, 12:03 AM

DCheeta · 8 February 2020, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

Beautiful! The 3717 is so perfect. I sold mine and have regretted it ever since. I need to get it back.

martinr · 24 July 2019, 10:34 AM

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JayHantz · 24 July 2019, 02:15 PM

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Now that’s quite the stunner.

How I love the 5524....

KBM · 11 August 2019, 03:17 AM

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Gorgeous pic, Martin

Uppersouth · 30 August 2019, 04:30 PM

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Beautiful!

joe100 · 25 July 2019, 02:29 AM

I’ve had my rating for about 12 years now.

holdtime · 11 August 2019, 02:40 AM

Cartier Santos Dumont?

martinr · 11 August 2019, 03:28 AM

Thanks. Now I need to take a trip so I can use the travel time feature.

Euge · 22 August 2019, 12:47 AM

Wearing my Fortis B-42 Today....

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KBM · 30 August 2019, 01:53 AM

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ersatzs2 · 2 October 2019, 08:01 AM

OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi.
As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation.
But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools.
I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’
So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

Dan Pierce · 2 October 2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ersatzs2

OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi.
As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation.
But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools.
I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’
So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

A chronograph is a watch with the additional stop watch function. A chronometer is a watch who's movement has been tested by COSC, the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute.
dP

KBM · 2 October 2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ersatzs2

OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi.
As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation.
But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools.
I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’
So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

Not sure what your definition of "legacy watch" is, but I know Breitling has some GMT chronos.

ersatzs2 · 3 October 2019, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

A chronograph is a watch with the additional stop watch function. A chronometer is a watch who's movement has been tested by COSC, the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute.
dP

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Not sure what your definition of "legacy watch" is, but I know Breitling has some GMT chronos.

Thank you. I have now discovered Chrono24 where if you search ‘GMT’ and ‘Chronograph’ one gets a lot of results...

Wazdakka · 3 October 2019, 07:14 PM

Hey Ersatz2,

I would humbly point you towards the excellent German brand Sinn.

Post number 3 in this thread has a Sinn 757 UTC, which is both a chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hr counters and a 60 minute countdown bezel.

You also mentioned a preference for ‘tool’ watches, and Sinn has this in spades between specially hardened cases, -45/+80 degC rating, moisture-capturing capsule, etc, etc. Oh, and they are reasonably priced, and originally founded by a pilot.

Dan Pierce · 3 October 2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazdakka

Hey Ersatz2,

I would humbly point you towards the excellent German brand Sinn.

Post number 3 in this thread has a Sinn 757 UTC, which is both a chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hr counters and a 60 minute countdown bezel.

You also mentioned a preference for ‘tool’ watches, and Sinn has this in spades between specially hardened cases, -45/+80 degC rating, moisture-capturing capsule, etc, etc. Oh, and they are reasonably priced, and originally founded by a pilot.

I agree, mate!

dP

BisonHead · 3 October 2019, 05:28 AM

Not a fancy make, my humble Seiko. Great watch, got it in the early 90's and it has done some miles. Must give it some wrist time again.

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Seiko Box.jpg

JayHantz · 3 October 2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Not a fancy make, my humble Seiko. Great watch, got it in the early 90's and it has done some miles. Must give it some wrist time again.

It's a great looking Seiko you have! That strap really makes it.

KBM · 4 October 2019, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Not a fancy make, my humble Seiko. Great watch, got it in the early 90's and it has done some miles. Must give it some wrist time again.

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Really dig the military rugged appearance of this one.

dbfagan · 3 October 2019, 07:24 AM

Old school IWC

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KBM · 4 October 2019, 02:15 AM

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Old school IWC

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This is such a classic design. I've lusted after that IWC LE more than I care to admit

ts3 · 4 October 2019, 03:54 AM

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This is such a classic design. I've lusted after that IWC LE more than I care to admit

You had me wondering for a split sec w your LE comment...

Great watch from when I was an IWC fan boy. Reminds me I have to stop being lazy and start posting pics here and elsewhere.

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ersatzs2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: norfolk Posts: 24	OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi. As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation. But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools. I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’ So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

3 October 2019, 07:14 PM	#23
Wazdakka "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 24	Hey Ersatz2, I would humbly point you towards the excellent German brand Sinn. Post number 3 in this thread has a Sinn 757 UTC, which is both a chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hr counters and a 60 minute countdown bezel. You also mentioned a preference for ‘tool’ watches, and Sinn has this in spades between specially hardened cases, -45/+80 degC rating, moisture-capturing capsule, etc, etc. Oh, and they are reasonably priced, and originally founded by a pilot.

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