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Uppersouth · 15 July 2019, 10:18 AM

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This is the best I can do on this subject

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The 3810 is beautiful in rose gold! Masterful contribution!

timepieceluvr · 15 July 2019, 11:25 AM

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The 3810 is beautiful in rose gold! Masterful contribution!

Thank you

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coffeebreak · 17 July 2019, 01:39 AM

Archimede XL Handaufzug

KBM · 18 July 2019, 01:45 AM

Lume shot!

coffeebreak · 24 July 2019, 12:03 AM

martinr · 24 July 2019, 10:34 AM

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JayHantz · 24 July 2019, 02:15 PM

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Now that’s quite the stunner.

How I love the 5524....

joe100 · 25 July 2019, 02:29 AM

I’ve had my rating for about 12 years now.

holdtime · 11 August 2019, 02:40 AM

Cartier Santos Dumont?

KBM · 11 August 2019, 03:17 AM

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Gorgeous pic, Martin

martinr · 11 August 2019, 03:28 AM

Thanks. Now I need to take a trip so I can use the travel time feature.

Euge · 22 August 2019, 12:47 AM

Wearing my Fortis B-42 Today....

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KBM · 30 August 2019, 01:53 AM

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Uppersouth · 30 August 2019, 04:30 PM

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Beautiful!

ersatzs2 · 2 October 2019, 08:01 AM

OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi.
As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation.
But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools.
I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’
So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

Dan Pierce · 2 October 2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ersatzs2

OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi.
As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation.
But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools.
I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’
So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

A chronograph is a watch with the additional stop watch function. A chronometer is a watch who's movement has been tested by COSC, the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute.
dP

KBM · 2 October 2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ersatzs2

OK I just read this entire thread. I’m brand new to watches: bare-wristed since high school. However this year I finally got my instrument rating, and as a reward, for my birthday got a nice GMT Pepsi.
As a pilot, I really like the idea of a mechanical object as one more redundant backup to the host of electronic aids we enjoy in the cockpit in today’s General Aviation.
But as I do my research, eg, this thread, I find there are two categories of ‘pilot’ watch: In one camp seems to be commemorative ‘pilot style’ watches reminiscent of a Spitfire or whatever, and then what I’d regard as true pilot tools.
I’m only interested in the ‘tool’ category. In addition to time and date, a pilot needs a stopwatch (AKA chronometer) for several reasons: switching fuel tanks, or timing intervals on an instrument approach. Secondly, I want GMT time. All aviation weather reports are reported in ‘Zulu’ (UTC) time. I don’t want to do lots of mental math when I see an inflight time stamp of 1420Z, I just want to glance at my watch and see ‘oh that report is 20 minutes old.’
So: can you help me winnow this down? Who makes both UTC and stopwatch in a self-winding, legacy-grade watch? I really wanted to love that Patek Calatrava Pilot, but... no chrono...

Not sure what your definition of "legacy watch" is, but I know Breitling has some GMT chronos.

ersatzs2 · 3 October 2019, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

A chronograph is a watch with the additional stop watch function. A chronometer is a watch who's movement has been tested by COSC, the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute.
dP

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Not sure what your definition of "legacy watch" is, but I know Breitling has some GMT chronos.

Thank you. I have now discovered Chrono24 where if you search ‘GMT’ and ‘Chronograph’ one gets a lot of results...

BisonHead · 3 October 2019, 05:28 AM

Not a fancy make, my humble Seiko. Great watch, got it in the early 90's and it has done some miles. Must give it some wrist time again.

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dbfagan · 3 October 2019, 07:24 AM

Old school IWC

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Wazdakka · 3 October 2019, 07:14 PM

Hey Ersatz2,

I would humbly point you towards the excellent German brand Sinn.

Post number 3 in this thread has a Sinn 757 UTC, which is both a chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hr counters and a 60 minute countdown bezel.

You also mentioned a preference for ‘tool’ watches, and Sinn has this in spades between specially hardened cases, -45/+80 degC rating, moisture-capturing capsule, etc, etc. Oh, and they are reasonably priced, and originally founded by a pilot.

JayHantz · 3 October 2019, 09:55 PM

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Not a fancy make, my humble Seiko. Great watch, got it in the early 90's and it has done some miles. Must give it some wrist time again.

It's a great looking Seiko you have! That strap really makes it.

Dan Pierce · 3 October 2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazdakka

Hey Ersatz2,

I would humbly point you towards the excellent German brand Sinn.

Post number 3 in this thread has a Sinn 757 UTC, which is both a chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hr counters and a 60 minute countdown bezel.

You also mentioned a preference for ‘tool’ watches, and Sinn has this in spades between specially hardened cases, -45/+80 degC rating, moisture-capturing capsule, etc, etc. Oh, and they are reasonably priced, and originally founded by a pilot.

I agree, mate!

dP

KBM · 4 October 2019, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Not a fancy make, my humble Seiko. Great watch, got it in the early 90's and it has done some miles. Must give it some wrist time again.

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Really dig the military rugged appearance of this one.

KBM · 4 October 2019, 02:15 AM

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Old school IWC

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This is such a classic design. I've lusted after that IWC LE more than I care to admit

ts3 · 4 October 2019, 03:54 AM

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This is such a classic design. I've lusted after that IWC LE more than I care to admit

You had me wondering for a split sec w your LE comment...

Great watch from when I was an IWC fan boy. Reminds me I have to stop being lazy and start posting pics here and elsewhere.

KBM · 4 October 2019, 03:57 AM

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You had me wondering for a split sec w your LE comment...

Great watch from when I was an IWC fan boy. Reminds me I have to stop being lazy and start posting pics here and elsewhere.

For sure! We love pics.

I was referring to a recent LE of the Mark IWC did a couple of years back... love that one too.

ts3 · 4 October 2019, 04:34 AM

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For sure! We love pics.

I was referring to a recent LE of the Mark IWC did a couple of years back... love that one too.

Check, I had sensed some criticism re all the IWC LEs these days which I'd have shared. Still like the XII and the XV very much though and the XV on pyramid bracelet remains my preferred tool watch for when I don't want to worry about scratches or dings.

ersatzs2 · 4 October 2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wazdakka

Hey Ersatz2,

I would humbly point you towards the excellent German brand Sinn.

Post number 3 in this thread has a Sinn 757 UTC, which is both a chronograph with 30 minute and 12 hr counters and a 60 minute countdown bezel.

You also mentioned a preference for ‘tool’ watches, and Sinn has this in spades between specially hardened cases, -45/+80 degC rating, moisture-capturing capsule, etc, etc. Oh, and they are reasonably priced, and originally founded by a pilot.

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I agree, mate!

dP

Thanks, looking now!

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