Elite Among Watches. Pilot Watches From Breitling, IWC Replica, Zenith And Longines
The desire to fly and conquer the white sky has accompanied humanity since time immemorial.
Detaching from the earth,soaring to the heights and traveling beyond the clouds is a matter of course today that accompanies us every day.
Just look up at the sky,you will surely see a small dot there,the silhouette of an airplane controlled by an experienced pilot with his crew and the necessary instruments that help him safely overcome long hours in the air.
Wristwatches definitely belong to such instruments.
It’s not just about the exact time and date.
Average fuel consumption,flight speed,distance,multiplication,division,all this can be calculated by an experienced pilot if he has the right watch on his wrist.
You could argue that in the current digital age,all the necessary calculations are done by much faster on-board instruments,next to which the logarithmic ruler on the clock face seems like a relic.
I have no choice but to agree,but in one breath I add that it is an incredibly beautiful relic that has thousands of enthusiastic fans around the world.
Believe me,pilot hours are a phenomenon that has persisted among us despite indisputable scientific and technical progress.
Digital on-board instruments can calculate almost anything.
But can you wear them on your wrist?Can you brag about them to a friend?Can you just love them?Probably not.
BREITLING NAVITIMER
The king of aviation watches is undoubtedly Breitling with the legendary Navitimer model(AB0127211C1A1).
The iconic bezel,the logarithmic ruler on the dial,the chronograph and the unmistakable steel bracelet all make up the perfect pilot’s watch.
But Navitimer offers much more.
Hundreds of wrists of real pilots.
Thousands of hours spent in the air.
Reliability that the most professional have relied on.
Over the decades,the Navitimer has become a legend.
A watch with a story.
And on top of all that,they abound in timeless beauty.
I will not go into detail about the top quality of the watch,I will only mention that the current B01 Chronograph 46 model hides an automatic in-house caliber with a power reserve of 72 hours.
With a case diameter of 46 mm,it is more suitable for sturdier hands,but men with narrower wrists need not despair,as Breitling also offers the Navitimer model in 43 and 41 mm versions.
As is customary with Breitling,you can also order a different version of the leather strap for the steel bracelet.
If you are looking for an iconic time-tested timepiece that does not follow trends and forges its own path,the Breitling Navitimer is definitely the right choice.
IWC replica Big Pilot’s Watch
If you want to stick with a pilot’s watch,but feel that the Navitimer isn’t quite right and want a clearer,less complicated dial,IWC Replica’s Big Pilot’s Watch(IW501001)is definitely worth a look.
It is just as robust as the Navitimer,yet quite different.
The dial does not burden you with anything superfluous.
Only the date,time and power reserve indicator at the three o’clock position.
Perfectly clear,perfectly organized.
The unmistakable crown is an iconic element and its dimensions definitely belong to the name of this watch.
Its size is justified in the past,when pilots wore thick leather gloves,which made it difficult for them to handle the watch.
The big advantage of the watch is the power reserve of up to seven days,which is ensured by the automatic in-house caliber 52110.
I dare to say that the Big Pilot’s Watch also belongs to the legends of the winged world,and with its unmistakable and eye-catching appearance,it represents the top among pilot’s watches.
ZENITH PILOT TYPE 20 EXTRA SPECIAL
The third in the lot is a Zenith watch with the designation Pilot Type 20 Extra Special(29.2430.679/21.C753).
This model will transport us to the times when pilots,deafened by the roar of engines,could only perceive the smell of gasoline,the sharp wind in their faces and the vagaries of the treacherous sky.
The Pilot Type 20 is a tribute to aviation craft,with its retro design they pay tribute to all the pioneers of flying.
The watch is steeped in history through and through.
Whether it’s a massive crown,a simple dial with Arabic numerals,or hands like you’d find in modern timepieces.
The bronze case only underlines the uniqueness of this beautiful watch.
The automatic in-house caliber with a power reserve of 50 hours is a matter of course.
The back of the watch is decorated with a beautiful engraving of a historic aircraft and the Zenith company logo.
If you like things that breathe the past,turn your attention to the Pilot Type 20 Extra Special watch from Zenith.
LONGINES LINDBERGH HOUR ANGLE WATCH
When Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927,he was accompanied by a Longines pilot’s watch(L2.678.4.11.0).
The model still pays tribute to the exceptional pilot and proudly bears his name in its name.
The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch is a beautiful watch with a distinctive dial,a functional bezel and a number of functions that I,as a layman,cannot fully utilize.
But that doesn’t stop me from admiring high quality replica watches uk.
They exude a breath of old times and a combination of elegance and adventure.
Both the dial and the case back are masterpieces.
The case is opaque,but it can be easily flipped open and you can admire the beautiful automatic movement protected by sapphire glass.
Thought out to the last detail.
The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch is a timeless timepiece that will please many watch lovers.
