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02-11-2012, 07:49 PM
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Aviation watches, what a passion!!
From the dawn of aviation men needed watches and chronographs to keep an accurate track of timing for navigation and operative reasons, and were often issued specific watches for the job.
Aviation has inspired watchmakers for the last 100 years, and some of them are simply stunning! I personally have two pieces that are very dear to me and are milestones in the world of aviation and space exploration, the legendary Hanhart Chronograph    and the legendary Omega Speedmaster Professional, AKA the Moonwatch (the one and only watch worn on the Apollo Moon landing missions)   http://watchtalkworld.proboards.com/...t&thread=10962 Now next on my wishlist is a watch that has no particular history, but is inspired to the looks of WW2 aircraft instruments, the Bell & Ross Heritage automatic watch  do you guys have any aviation related timepieces? (I also have a Luftwaffe cockpit clock, but that can't really be worn as a watch, although I'm thinking about turning it into a desk clock!) 
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02-12-2012, 09:41 AM
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Gotta have the circular slide rule or I'm not taking it flying! Can't see how anything can be called a "pilot's watch" without one.
Additional timezone kept at UTC (GMT, more or less) regardless of what you do with the primary set time is also a must have. Additional time zones easily available is a nice bonus. While I love mechanical watches, I'll use quartz for everyday use. I love exact timekeeping without constant setting more. Currently, the Citizen Skyhawk series meet my requirements the best. However, the quality isn't impressive and the customer service (at least my side of the pond) is nothing short of horrible... so great while they work, but don't expect anything on the warranty. Love to see beautiful watches, and get recommendations on other watches for actual use.
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02-12-2012, 10:00 AM
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 http://ialreadyhaveawatch.com/watch-...x-33-overview/
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02-12-2012, 07:31 PM
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This is me holding my watch in Alaska.
Mind the difference between Z and local time. We europeans are not used to a -8 hour difference with the Z time!! By the way it is 10:48 PM!!! The clock is a very limited edition (around 40 units) that Breitling made for my unit. 
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02-12-2012, 07:40 PM
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watches is a thing that i dont like to wear. i always lost them as a kid, felt uncorfoable with them, and nowadays a good watch seems to be abusevely overpriced for what they do.
Yet, i recon this are some great works of art and some of them are beutifull and mechanichal beasts. such a complex apparatus in such a small casing. the day i feel ive acomplished in life, i will buy an aviators watch, and put it on display.
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02-12-2012, 10:51 PM
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02-12-2012, 10:52 PM
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02-13-2012, 02:36 PM
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As I was about to turn 25, and really passionate about Aviation world, I wanted a watch looking like it was fallen off a aircraft and turn into a watch. look what I've got :
 The only thing making me showing off is the fact that it's not a really well known brand. I'm happy to see those interrogation marks in the eyes of people when I say the name of the brand.
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02-13-2012, 03:30 PM
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