If the concept of pilot’s chronograph is today well-established, it bears its origins to a series of legendary watches. Think about the WWII Flieger Chronographs for the Luftwaffe, the 1953 Breitling Co-Pilot Avi 765 and, of course, the Type 20 Chronograph of the French Aeronavale. The latter has gained a proper cult status among military […]
If the concept of pilot’s chronograph is well-established today, it owes its origins to a series of legendary watches. Think about the WWII Flieger Chronographs for the Luftwaffe, the 1953 Breitling Co-Pilot Avi 765 and, of course, the Type 20 Chronograph of the French Aeronavale. The latter has gained true cult status among military and […]
Longines is a brand with impressive legitimacy when it comes to pilot’s instruments. Think of Charles Lindbergh, or even the chronographs delivered to the US Army, the Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 (recently reissued). The brand’s savoir-faire in this field is indisputable. Today, we’ll review a watch that isn’t a faithful re-edition of a glorious […]
It is surprising how, in these times of peace in the Western world, pieces of military and pilot’s equipment have become so fashionable. Think bomber jackets or, for today’s matter, military-inspired watches. Yet, when referring to military watches, we are often referring to WWII-inspired models or watches issued later. The era between the two wars […]
A few weeks ago, Brellum unveiled its Pilot Power Gauge Chronograph that kicked-off with a limited edition in DLC-steel or steel, featuring a black dial with old radium hands and markings. The indie brand now follows up with a ‘civilian’ non-limited version. Meet the Brellum Pilot Power Gauge Chronometer. Brellum appeared on the independent watchmaking […]
Military or pilot’s watches have always been a great source of inspiration for brands, and the complication that probably makes the most sense in this context is the chronograph. Merge these two and you often end up with a great combination of robustness, heritage and usefulness. And this year didn’t disappoint, as many brands embraced […]
When discussing pilot chronographs, one can’t overlook German manufactures, especially Hanhart, which has specialised in this field for several decades. Among the multiple timepieces created by the brand, such as the TachyTele Pilot’s Chronograph, one holds a special place in the brand’s portfolio, for two reasons. One, it was the first pilot’s chronograph for the […]
Alpina’s history may be linked to the manufacture of sports watches, but over the last 50 years the Swiss brand, now part of the Citizen empire and renowned for its affordable, robust wristwatches, has specialised in designing and supplying military watches for pioneers of the aviation industry. Some of the first Alpina pilot’s watches promised […]
Flying still generates emotions and provokes a unique feeling of freedom and pilot’s watches that evoke this high-altitude world are always on the radar. However, “pilot’s watch” is a broad definition that covers many styles. Even at Hamilton, the Khaki Aviation collection comprises military-inspired models, modern technical pieces and vintage-oriented watches. The brand’s latest addition […]
Today, IWC Schaffhausen releases its Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI”. The watch – an extension to the company’s Pilot’s Chronograph TOP GUN model – is also the civilian version of a timepiece created in honour of the US Naval Aviation Community back in 2018. The “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor” watch, which was exclusive […]