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The pilot’s watch thread

  1. Vitezi Nov 22, 2019

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  2. pongster Dec 24, 2019

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    My leman says hi. And am not a pilot.
     
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  3. Eve Dec 24, 2019

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    Lovely watch! :)
    Os it Tritium or Luminova?
     
  4. pongster Dec 24, 2019

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    Ty sir. Have no idea. Most likely luminova since i dont see tritium markings.
     
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  5. Eve Dec 24, 2019

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    I am not sure Blancpain used any indication other than the crossed Radiation sign on the dial. At least i could not find any evidence. Therefore i am asking people around, and try to figure out what year aproximately they switched from Tritium to Luminova. My one is clearly Tritium dial but has no indication.
    Edit: your one does look like Luminova, do you know what year it was made?
     
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  6. Tri-national-man Dec 24, 2019

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    My 1965 Breitling 765 AVI.. One of only around 1800 pieces made between ‘62-‘65..
    Note the 15min counter with 3min lumed indices and lumed subdial hand..
     
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  7. Börn Dec 24, 2019

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    Flight (12/22/19) with the Laco Flieger.
     
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  8. FREDMAYCOIN Dec 24, 2019

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    Forget the watches, check out that instrument panel. What are you flying and where are you heading?
     
  9. MRC Dec 24, 2019

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    One of these, but I hope not to this destination.

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    Hint: view that checklist at full resolution :D
     
  10. pongster Dec 24, 2019

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    Breitling Navitimer
     
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  11. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Dec 25, 2019

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    Class 60-C Frank Borman and an instructor pilot putting on ejection seat "spurs" to fly in a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter century-series interceptor jet... Frank Borman was wearing a Rolex Oyster Perpetual wrist watch...
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  12. Börn Dec 25, 2019

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    The plane is an Australian Jabiru J230 SP. My flight consisted of maneuvers (Steep Turns, S-Turns, and Touch and Go’s); going nowhere fast.
     
  13. 64Wing Dec 26, 2019

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    I'm a pilot...I'd wear the hell out of that beaut!
     
  14. pongster Apr 17, 2020

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    IWC Pilot
     
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  15. brownwld Apr 17, 2020

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    Back when I had both Stowa Flieger and Archimede Pilot H (I upgraded to Stowa and had both for a week or so before I sold Archimede)
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    Stowa Flieger I have now over 4 years... But maybe an upgrade for IWC Mark XVI is coming :)

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  16. mgmarsh39 Apr 17, 2020

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    Here is my Seiko SND255 I bought few months after finishing my flight training back in 04'. This is my go to watch to this day.

    Swapped the bracelet for a Colareb leather strap recently.

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  17. Mach Apr 17, 2020

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    My IWC 377724 - a 2018 online exclusive Tribute piece:
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  18. Dsloan Apr 17, 2020

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    I keep thinking about picking one of these Stowas up. I prefer the sterile dial too. Is this the manual or the automatic version?
     
  19. oinkitt Apr 18, 2020

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    I could be here all night.... but that will do.
     
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  20. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Apr 18, 2020

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    Ha, finally the goodies are coming out?