***The Pilot Watch Thread!***

[KBM]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

........and the very first pilot watch ever, now in an improved larger size.

Well observed and great Santos!

[DCheeta]

Great IWC you have there Kaue!

I’m a huge fan of pilot watches. I have one IWC ceramic Doppelchrono and one pilot watch that I made myself with an ETA 6497.

I want to pick up a Cartier Santos soon, as it was the very first pilot watch ever.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Euge

I’ll join with my Fortis....

Very nice Fortis, Eugenio!

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Great IWC you have there Kaue!

I’m a huge fan of pilot watches. I have one IWC ceramic Doppelchrono and one pilot watch that I made myself with an ETA 6497.

I want to pick up a Cartier Santos soon, as it was the very first pilot watch ever.

Thanks, Dave! Ohh, that ceramic split chrono is just and how cool is it that you actually built that other pilot!

Originally Posted by JayHantz

Subscribed. I absolutely love the heritage of pilots watches and have always wanted to add something to the collection. Maybe an IWC...that new Spitfire collection from SIHH is quite impressive.



From my experience (I flew for the USAF), it depends on who you ask: but I find the chronograph very useful. There was one mission that comes to mind where I absolutely needed a chronograph. I was glad I had one so I didn’t have to do the math based on the time displayed on the instruments. Most aircraft now have the ability to start and stop a timer but I like having one on the wrist. Hope that helps, but others views may vary a bit.

Hey Jonathan, thanks a lot for the input!

[KBM]

Another day, another snap:

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Another day, another snap:

Your vintage pilot looks amazing! Killer pic as well!

[Undefeatable]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Another day, another snap:

I've never seen this watch before coming into this thread. Without a doubt, one of the most aesthetically pleasing watches I've ever seen. Every feature is, in my opinion, perfectly executed. Literally every part of the watch has a detail in it, from the:
-hybrid coin edge/fluted bezel
-railroad track style outter ring with diamonds painted on the 3 and 9 position
-the 2 sets of fonts for the 2 sets of numbers
-the heart tipped hour hand
-the tiny yet useful railroad track printing on the inner sub-seconds dial
-simple lugs to frame the stellar case and dial
-well sized crown that doesn't stick out too much.

I'll take it

[jkovasky]

I wouldn't quite say it is a pilot watch (no large numerals, no numbers at all) but a watch for pilots nonetheless.

[KBM]

Bump!

I'm sure there are more pilot's watches out there!

[JayHantz]

Giving this awesome thread a well deserved bump.

[sunnyd]

My IWC WWW and Mark XVI:

[Redmy]

[Justindo]

Originally Posted by Redmy

Great looking Stowa! It's not as nice nor does it contain as many European components as an IWC but it would probably be my choice if I were to get a flieger, as it has no date, an understated logo, and is available for a reasonable price. I wish IWC would produce something like this (i.e., no date and 36-40mm!) at a more reasonable price than their current offerings.

[Redmy]

Originally Posted by Justindo

Great looking Stowa! It's not as nice nor does it contain as many European components as an IWC but it would probably be my choice if I were to get a flieger, as it has no date, an understated logo, and is available for a reasonable price. I wish IWC would produce something like this (i.e., no date and 36-40mm!) at a more reasonable price than their current offerings.

I would have gotten an IWC myself but they wear a bit too large for my taste. It was my next best choice for this type of watch.


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[KBM]

Great pics, guys. Love the WWII piece. The "dirty dozen" was always a group of watches that fascinated me.

[Bdiesel570]

I guess I will add my daily :)

IWC-4 by bdiesel570, on Flickr

[Dan Pierce]

Circa WWII.
dP

[timepieceluvr]

This is the best I can do on this subject


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[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

This is the best I can do on this subject


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The 3810 is beautiful in rose gold! Masterful contribution!

[timepieceluvr]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

The 3810 is beautiful in rose gold! Masterful contribution!

Thank you


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[KBM]

This was on today.

[sokoloka]

Originally Posted by kauebm

This was on today.

Absolutely gorgeous! What's the strap width if you don't mind me asking?

[KBM]

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Absolutely gorgeous! What's the strap width if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks! It's 22mm.

[snoop24]

My Humble pilot




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[drhr]

with blue dial

[Mach]

Currently, my only Pilot's watch: IWC Pilot's Chronograph IW377724 on a custom ABP Concept strap.

This was an e-commence only 'Tribute' to the 3705/3706. IWC released it for a very short period of time starting in April 2018:

IWC29

[KBM]

Sweet IWCs, guys. Love that chrono.

[MoosicPa]

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

024 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

[ts3]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

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

024 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

Great stuff! Hadn't realized the Patek is such a close copy of the Zeniths... or was it the other way around?

[MoosicPa]

Originally Posted by ts3

Great stuff! Hadn't realized the Patek is such a close copy of the Zeniths... or was it the other way around?

Not sure which came first, but I know Zenith has a long history of producing Pilot style watches.

[KBM]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

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

024 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/150333170@N07/]

Very nice pilot collection!