After a series of well-received updates to both its Top Gun and Classic pilot collections announced at SIHH 2016, it could be argued that the Schaffhausen manufacture’s bread-and-butter is punctuating a return to its former glory, and not a moment too soon.
The ability to keep track of multiple time zones instantly can make life easier for many travelers and professionals, and that’s where a GMT watch comes in handy. If that sounds useful, and you also tend to like the straightforward Teutonic take on tool watches that German brands are often known for, the Mühle-Glashütte Terrasport IV GMT may just be an attractive combination.
If there were any watch out there that embodies the unfussy tool watch, the Sinn 358 DIAPAL must be near the top of the list – even though the same could be said of a great number of watches from the quintessentially German brand. DIAPAL, by the way, is Sinn’s oil-free escapement system that helps a watch work better for a longer time and is denoted by a gray dial on every Sinn watch that utilizes the system.
The Mercer Watch Company Airfoil is a solid-value-proposition pilot’s watch that I’ve really grown fond of from a small East Coast watch brand located in historic Central New Jersey.
Ball Watch Co. is a brand that constantly delivers in terms of variety, quality, and value. The Ball Engineer III Bronze Star and Silver Star watches offer a no-nonsense option for anyone that’s interested in a solid pilot’s watch. And let’s face it – that’s a whole lot of us.
Hi, aBlogtoWatch audience, my name is DJ Heider and I am the creator of the Heitis Watch Company. My project is currently on Kickstarter, and I would like to share it with you. I’ve always been fascinated by the World War II-era pilot watches. My Grandpa Fox was in WWII, and when he passed away in 1989, his military issued watch was passed down to my father.
In 2016, RSC Pilot Watches became the principal sponsor of a fully renovated fighter plane. This American P-51 Mustang with the eccentric name “Scat VII” entered active duty in the latter stages of WWII. The plane was piloted by triple ace Robin Olds.
When you’re on the hunt for your perfect watch, or even just a compulsory purchase, there is a lot out there to lust after. For example, when it comes to dive watches we’ve seen that there are a lot more than just Submariners, Seamasters or Panerais to choose from, which is great especially if you are shopping with somewhat of a limited budget. Case in point, this newly introduced Fortis Cockpit One, an automatic Swiss watch with some very nice features, in the 1000-1500 Euro/USD/CHF price bracket. Today we’re taking a long, hard look at what you get for that money in one of our familiar extensive reviews!
Debuted on aBlogtoWatch not too long ago, I now get to review the first “re-branded” Christopher Ward watch that I really like. Based on the dashboard instrument clock of some historic British military planes, the Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Chronometer combines a cool modern design with an impressive movement and, as is typical of the UK-based brand, a lot of value for the money.
80 years ago (yes, already…), a brand named International Watch Co. launched a watch that will later become an icon and one emblematic collection. This watch was a “Special Watch For Pilots” and it was introduced to the world in 1936. Decades after, the spirit that the brand injected in this watch is still alive …