[AtomicTom]

Alright, and here is Best Pilot’s Watch list everyone. 🙂

I didn’t see Time and Watches as of yet, but did see this one from
Monochrome Watches.

It looks like most are of the high end variety, but again they are
just fun to see. And you can of course imagine your choices, as
well as your bang for the buck favorites. 😉

But here is their list :

Buying Guide - The best pilots watches of 2022

 

[tmoore]

I'm a hopeless Longines fan. Hence the Spirit Pioneer Edition is my fav. Great style.

 

[AtomicTom]

I love the way you think Tom.

That one has great style, and you have great taste ! 😉
Thanks a ton for sharing your thoughts with us sir !!!

 

[AranaWhite]

I'm a hopeless Longines fan. Hence the Spirit Pioneer Edition is my fav. Great style.

Agreed, Great style!

I see the IWC and the Navitimer daily on billboards, I'd run with the Top Gun than a Navitimer, then through in the Spirit for a solid three-point stance.

Thanks Tom

 

[HobHoner]

Alright, and here is Best Pilot’s Watch list everyone. 🙂

I didn’t see Time and Watches as of yet, but did see this one from
Monochrome Watches.

It looks like most are of the high end variety, but again they are
just fun to see. And you can of course imagine your choices, as
well as your bang for the buck favorites. 😉

But here is their list :

Buying Guide - The best pilots watches of 2022

Before I have seen this article I purchased the Hanhart 417 ES Flyback Chronograph, I first noticed this watch because I am on the Watchbuys email list which is the North American authorized dealer. I definitely can understand why it made not only the list of the best pilot watches for 2022 but in the list of the best chronographs for 2022.

 

[AtomicTom]

Before I have seen this article I purchased the Hanhart 417 ES Flyback Chronograph, I first noticed this watch because I am on the Watchbuys email list which is the North American authorized dealer. I definitely can understand why it made not only the list of the best pilot watches for 2022 but in the list of the best chronographs for 2022. View attachment 145837 View attachment 145838 View attachment 145839 View attachment 145840

Oh man, I forgot that one made both lists sir !! 😮😲

So how does it feel to have a celebrity within the collection? 😀

 

[HobHoner]

Oh man, I forgot that one made both lists sir !! 😮😲

So how does it feel to have a celebrity within the collection? 😀

You know I almost purchased a Kurono but then received an email from Watchbuys. After comparing it to others on my short list Hanhart was the only choice.

 

[AtomicTom]

You know I almost purchased a Kurono but then received an email from Watchbuys. After comparing it to others on my short list Hanhart was the only choice.

It was tough choice I can imagine, but the right one I think. 😉
And you know, you can always add a Kurano down the road as
well sir. But for now, it must be amazing to have this stunner here. 😀

Enjoy Bob !

 

[AranaWhite]

That is impressive, hitting both lists. Hanhart's a name I'd like to add one day. The bezel's the only detractor for me, that's in pics though, it may suit my fancy on wrist.
You chose a winner Hob, the more I see it the more I like it too.

 

[GoodWatch]

The Longines hands down. Relatively affordable and a COSC chronometer. Why the Rolex is on the list baffles me though.

 

[AtomicTom]

That is impressive, hitting both lists. Hanhart's a name I'd like to add one day. The bezel's the only detractor for me, that's in pics though, it may suit my fancy on wrist.
You chose a winner Hob, the more I see it the more I like it too.

The Longines hands down. Relatively affordable and a COSC chronometer. Why the Rolex is on the list baffles me though.

I'm with you on Bob's Hanhart Cameron, that one could be on any
best of list to be totally honest. 😀

It's got the looks, the movement, not to mention a very cool history
behind it all also. It's pretty fantastic all the way around. And Frans,
I was thinking about the Air King as well, and I guess they picked it
because of the name on the dial, as well as the triangle marker
bringing in an aviation vibe. But I get what you are saying, it's kind
of field watch-like right?! 😉

It sure is fun to talk about though. ..Thanks so very very much for
joining in on the conversation guys !!!

 

[HobHoner]

The Longines hands down. Relatively affordable and a COSC chronometer. Why the Rolex is on the list baffles me though.

One of the watches on my shortlist was the Longines Heritage Classic just not the one on the top 2022 list. I already have a three-register chronograph and was looking for a Bi-Compax. The Hanhart had the specs I was looking for, plus it has a column wheel as well as a flyback competition and I liked the aesthetics of having the contrasting dial. Both the Longines and the Hanhart have a historical legacy they can be proud of.

 

[GoodWatch]

One of the watches on my shortlist was the Longines Heritage Classic just not the one on the top 2022 list. I already have a three-register chronograph and was looking for a Bi-Compax. The Hanhart had the specs I was looking for, plus it has a column wheel as well as a flyback competition and I liked the aesthetics of having the contrasting dial. Both the Longines and the Hanhart have a historical legacy they can be proud of.

Excellent! I only new Hanhart from the stopwatch my father bought somewhere in the early 70s. Yes, Hanhart made stopwatches as well. You had to wind it with a collapsible, half circular lever on the back and it only lasted for an hour or so. It looked like a pocket watch. Why my father bought it in the first place it still a riddle to me. Lost in time now.

 

[astronut]

First define a "Pilot's Watch". The Rolex GMT Master was designed for PanAm pilots in the 1950s per my understanding and Citizen makes some very complex face watches labeled as for aviators currently. So what makes a pilots watch as to features etc? A WW2 military pilot's watch had to have a "Hack" feature so it could be set to an exact time. How about today where virtually all watches have the hack setting feature?

 

[AtomicTom]

It’s really interesting actually Astro, because it’s not easy to give an
answer your question, or questions right?! Seriously, I always picture
a Pilot’s Watch as not having a bezel, and just then having those cool
triangle markers. 😁 Not to mention those sharp looking aviation style
hands. However, as we see in this list, not all of those details have to
be happening evidently. It’s not only interesting, but it’s even intriguing. 🙂

Not to mention ridiculously fun to talk about, so thanks a lot for sharing
your thoughts on all of it !!!

 

[HobHoner]

It’s really interesting actually Astro, because it’s not easy to give an
answer your question, or questions right?! Seriously, I always picture
a Pilot’s Watch as not having a bezel, and just then having those cool
triangle markers. 😁 Not to mention those sharp looking aviation style
hands. However, as we see in this list, not all of those details have to
be happening evidently. It’s not only interesting, but it’s even intriguing. 🙂

Not to mention ridiculously fun to talk about, so thanks a lot for sharing
your thoughts on all of it !!!

The most important feature of a pilot's watch is legibility, the hands and markers have to be easy to read at a glance. Another thing is the crown has to be oversized so it can easily be manipulated when wearing gloves. In other instances, there are situations where a chronograph might be needed when doing bombing runs to be able to time one location to another. Some watch manufacturers like Hanhart, IWC, Breitling, and Brequet manufactured watches strictly for military use, Hanhart made watches in small numbers manufactured for use by the Luftwaffe, and after the war made reparations to the French supplying their airforce with watches. Only much later did Hanhart start making watches for the public, Now most of us are not bombardiers, or fly German Stuckas and have no need for these types of watches we just think they look cool and like the old technology, the same could be said for dive watches how many people need a watch that is 30 bar, I did some diving and never had a need for even my 20 bar divers, they are just aethetically pleasing.

 

[AtomicTom]

The most important feature of a pilot's watch is legibility, the hands and markers have to be easy to read at a glance. Another thing is the crown has to be oversized so it can easily be manipulated when wearing gloves. In other instances, there are situations where a chronograph might be needed when doing bombing runs to be able to time one location to another. Some watch manufacturers like Hanhart, IWC, Breitling, and Brequet manufactured watches strictly for military use, Hanhart made watches in small numbers manufactured for use by the Luftwaffe, and after the war made reparations to the French supplying their airforce with watches. Only much later did Hanhart start making watches for the public, Now most of us are not bombardiers, or fly German Stuckas and have no need for these types of watches we just think they look cool and like the old technology, the same could be said for dive watches how many people need a watch that is 30 bar, I did some diving and never had a need for even my 20 bar divers, they are just aethetically pleasing.

Boy oh boy Bob, I think you knocked the Pilot’s watch definition right
out of the park, and it’s not even spring training yet ! 😄 I really
don’t think it can be explained any better, or clearer for that matter. 🥇
And you are right, we maybe don’t need Pilot’s or Dive Watches, but
they sure are an incredible amount of fun. ..I can’t even imagine this
hobby without those two styles.

By the way, so you are saying the triangle markers don’t make a
Pilot’s Watch a Pilot’s Watch? 😁 (I’m just making fun of myself) 😊

Thanks a lot for your excellent lesson here sir !!!

 

[HobHoner]

Boy oh boy Bob, I think you knocked the Pilot’s watch definition right
out of the park, and it’s not even spring training yet ! 😄 I really
don’t think it can be explained any better, or clearer for that matter. 🥇
And you are right, we maybe don’t need Pilot’s or Dive Watches, but
they sure are an incredible amount of fun. ..I can’t even imagine this
hobby without those two styles.

By the way, so you are saying the triangle markers don’t make a
Pilot’s Watch a Pilot’s Watch? 😁 (I’m just making fun of myself) 😊

Thanks a lot for your excellent lesson here sir !!!

I think it serves a purpose but there are pilot watches that do not have this marking.

 

[AtomicTom]

I think it serves a purpose but there are pilot watches that do not have this marking.

It’s so interesting Bob. 😎 I wonder if it’s more or less Pilot’s watches
that use those triangle markings. With or without, the style is awesome sir.

 

[HobHoner]

Boy oh boy Bob, I think you knocked the Pilot’s watch definition right
out of the park, and it’s not even spring training yet ! 😄 I really
don’t think it can be explained any better, or clearer for that matter. 🥇
And you are right, we maybe don’t need Pilot’s or Dive Watches, but
they sure are an incredible amount of fun. ..I can’t even imagine this
hobby without those two styles.

By the way, so you are saying the triangle markers don’t make a
Pilot’s Watch a Pilot’s Watch? 😁 (I’m just making fun of myself) 😊

Thanks a lot for your excellent lesson here sir !!!

OK I looked it up and it is pretty much common sense I am sure you already know but it is just like the pip on a diver to orient the wearer where the 12 o'clock is.