Thomas_3
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My one and only pilot's watch,
Apr 14, 2023,13:10 PM
won't ever part with this one. B&R 123-92
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The WS for the 14th of April - βPilot Watchesβ - is live
By: KMII : April 14th, 2023-12:03
As announced earlier the theme for this weekend will be pilot watches. One of the early genres of wristwatch, they remain popular to this day, even if lately some other categories garnered more attention. So high time to redress the balance and show some ...
We have take off ! β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 14th, 2023-12:57
Good to have you piloting as our host this weekend dear KM. Nice selection of pilots watches. I particularly like your Minerva and Zenith. The Breitling is definitely a real world pilots choice. Best regards Captain
Thanks Captain!
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:36
The Breitling is also the only watch here I was using while I still flew myself πππ»
Thanks HS111!
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:38
I do vaguely remember taking a picture of three of our P15s many years ago but donβt have access to that archive at this very moment πππ»
Great shot, Thomas!
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:40
Would you mind sharing your story about it? π€π»
Seen here a few times - the 1953 Omega Pilot tool
By: chippyfly : April 14th, 2023-13:13
It was in May 1962 while wearing an issued 1953 Omega Pilot watch that I first flew the DH Chipmunk in RAF service. That watch was regrettably handed back when I retired from the RAF in 1971. Eight years ago I bought this watch shared here and am privileg...
Wow!
By: KCLQMULKU : April 14th, 2023-21:38
To complete the picture - original manufacture order for the RAF
By: chippyfly : April 15th, 2023-12:36
A poor copy of the June 1952 Goldsmith's order and specification for 5,900 1953 Omega Pilot Watches taken from my internet search. I think this has been shared on this site a few years ago. No wonder they are now quite rare. Clive ...
Simply wow π€©
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:43
And flying high, too ππ»π©οΈ
Iβm into the danger zone ..
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 14th, 2023-14:26
Top Gun fans ;-)) β¦ How many Gβs will this one pull β¦ Back later ! Captain ...
Hello dear Abel β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 14th, 2023-20:36
The combination of Porsche and Orfina certainly produced a special watch. Best regards Captain
Wow indeed!
By: KCLQMULKU : April 15th, 2023-18:21
As a TG fan, yes, I have really grown to appreciate PD watches, and especially this historic piece! Great shots by the way!!!
Hmmhh.. Let me see, what to chip in.. To hear the engines roar
By: hs111 : April 14th, 2023-15:20
A classic to start with: Breitling Ref 806 - Flying in the genes Breitling Navitimer AOPA ( Aircraft Owner & Pilots Association, originally est. In the 30ies) One of my all-time loves: Breguet Type XX (civil version) Type XX Retour en vol ( ..β To gra...
Hello dear Abel, my friend !.. As so many times, thx for your kind note !
By: hs111 : April 15th, 2023-08:37
I am glad you liked the choices; these are also close to my heart and will always be, I expect. And itβs true that some of our watches render a very special place with us and often special stories intensify our love for them. - A fact, that is also well f...
As Abel says, OMG!
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:48
You could easily start a museum exhibition with these pieces - truly epic ππ»ππ»ππ» And practically all categories covered, too πππ»
Amazing choices hs !
By: Wachnut : April 16th, 2023-16:01
They are all great , but especially the Navitimer , the Breguet and the Weems are simply β¦ delectable ! ππ
The Concord ! β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 14th, 2023-17:11
Absolutely fabulous, flying with style !
Hello Bill. Thank you so much for the clarification.
By: Subexplorer : April 14th, 2023-23:59
Very interesting information. I will be reading the link tonight with much interest. Reading this makes me think how nice would be to have a Time Machine available!! And not forget to carry my wallet with me of course! Keep enjoying and loving this gold m...
Time machine would be wonderfiul.
By: Bill : April 15th, 2023-15:05
For now we can just dream of a golden era. The best time travel is the sensation we get with each watch we wear taking us back in time. Have a great Saturday.
The airline memorabiliaβ¦
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:52
Makes for such a fantastic complement to your shots - really cool π©οΈππ»
Wonderful choice!
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:53
And the large Minute hand here is very handy for pilot use, too ππ»π©οΈ
Many thanks!
By: GDG25 : April 15th, 2023-10:57
I found a foto of Breitling hands that look like a plane silhouette ,even when it is a dive watch. ...
Little Nellie β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 14th, 2023-18:10
The ultimate flying Q gadget could be the autogyro, nicknamed Little Nellie, in YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967) used by Bond to locate Blofeldβs rocket base from the air. Real life Wing Commander Ken Wallis designed this unusual machine in the early 1960s. Unl...
We both love Little Nellie β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 14th, 2023-20:47
She is looked after and flown from The Shuttleworth Collection Link www.shuttleworth.org /
Oh, that it is ππ»
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-05:54
And what a perfect choice Little Nellie makes for a theme companion ππ»ππ»π©οΈ
piloting
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : April 14th, 2023-19:59
Same watch in different environment ...
Miscellaneous pilot watchesβ¦
By: Ludi : April 14th, 2023-20:28
β¦ in no peculiar order I would love to add the same Omega 53 as pictured above, what a cracker ! Hagwe ...
Great theme this week, King πͺπ
By: Brandon Skinner : April 14th, 2023-20:46
Not holding back this week, so here is everything! The newest Pilot to the family Love the unique seconds hand here A sentimental fave of mine Technically not a watch but cool as hell Stowa Beobachtungsuhr A personal Grail of mine Which is Nico approved!π...
You are right!
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-06:07
Nico certainly has some watches from odd brands that need some looking after πππ What an epic selection you show here, Brendon ππ» But I have one question - whatβs the car in the background with the horse pointing downwards?
Loving our Urban Assault Vehicle!
By: Brandon Skinner : April 16th, 2023-00:14
With the exception of the check engine light triggering 3 times in the first 3 months for some minor leak detected in a hose. Once that was past us itβs been smooth sailing. Nothing better than a convertible in Southern California. Family policy is that w...
Thanks so much for the summary πππ»
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-05:48
Whatβs the engine? They should start being sold in Europe at some point soon but one doesnβt not yet see them on the road, unlike the Mustang π
Itβs a turbocharged 4 banger
By: Brandon Skinner : April 16th, 2023-05:55
I think cuz itβs only 4 cyl Ford went out of there way not to mention it. I didnβt know the answer myself till I popped the hoodβ¦ it doesnβt say it anywhere on the website (or at least it didnβt at the time of purchase).
Hello dear KM!! Here my pilotβs watches to answer your cool Themeβ¦
By: Subexplorer : April 14th, 2023-21:10
As I wrote previously you set the bar so high with the watches shared in your thread opening. I specially love your vintage Minerva and the charming Gagarin Astronaut watch. And of course the WPS Zenith as well. I would like so much to add this Russian wa...
Wasnβt your Breguet picked up in Paris?
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-06:10
Fantastic breadth of pieces Abel! As I have my daughter looking over my shoulder, let me tell her that you get too marks for the first IWC shot from her πππ»ππ»
Was a bit longer than expectedβ¦
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-20:52
With the drive I was hoping would be 5 hours turning into 8 π€·π»ββοΈ But allβs well that ends well π
Hello Abel - Again what a nice line-up of models & shots !.. Well done !
By: hs111 : April 15th, 2023-09:35
You pin-pointed a great selection, whereby my personal favs are the IWC Big Pilotβs pics (especially the Bronzo pics) and of course all with little Snoopy, plus the little plane-model ! .. Snoopy as a real Aviator !.. Lol !! Cute & special this selection ...
Where eagles fly β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 16th, 2023-17:17
I particularly love your first photo of the IWC Abel. Very nice composition and your Breguet Type XX Is a wonderful choice for this theme. Best regards Captain
As for the Gagarinβ¦
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-21:22
The 33mm with the cream dial is the one you are looking for πππ»
Wow - now that was surprising π
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-06:04
I did not know you were a Breitling fan - primarily remember your Minerva shots ππ€·π»ββοΈ These are two fantastic pieces and three wonderful shots! The middle one gets my daughterβs vote πππ»
Lovely Drive
By: jomni1 : April 15th, 2023-06:11
I think the model is dead now. But weβll see if it comes out again in the future.
Ah, wasnβt awareβ¦
By: KMII : April 15th, 2023-18:39
In which Case I am glad to have gotten mine, while they were still available πππ»
By: Ajas : April 16th, 2023-09:58
Thank you very much dear Abel
My iwc 3717-01
By: TeutonicCarFan : April 15th, 2023-15:13
Classic pilot watch, on iwc nato. Boring picture, but at least I had a reason to throw it on today. ...
Simple shot
By: TeutonicCarFan : April 16th, 2023-03:00
Compared to these photos in planes or with plane accessories. Love the watch
Mant thanks
By: TeutonicCarFan : April 16th, 2023-03:00
Just need to photo in from a plane next!
HaHa!
By: InDebtButOnTime : April 15th, 2023-19:04
Killer lineup, B
By: Brandon Skinner : April 16th, 2023-00:16
And really well photographed too!
There used to be a storyβ¦
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-05:51
That the A380 needs a crew of three. The pilot, to calm down the passengers, a dog that makes sure no one touches anything in the cockpit and a copilot to feed the dog π So I guess no watches necessary π
Great theme KMII !
By: Wachnut : April 16th, 2023-05:53
And so many fantastic watches this weekend ! What I love about pilot watches is what a wide range qualifies , from simple threehanders to chronos, GMTs and more , entry level brands to high end , vintage to modern, square and round . Hereβs some of mine ,...
Thank you hs!
By: Wachnut : April 16th, 2023-15:54
Am glad you enjoyed them π! Actually I didnβt realise I had so many that fit the theme until I actually started compiling photos from the archives for the post , so that was an interesting exercise π.
Two sublime entries for the weekend!
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-21:04
And another excellent Santos, too! Surprised that yours was the first Air King posted πππ»ππ»π©οΈ
Here is my take on this theme.
By: KCLQMULKU : April 16th, 2023-11:14
Very difficult given the level of entries (as always), but hey, it is the taking part that counts! π The new pilot 41 is a tool watch that I was very very happy to add to my collection last year, and could not resist the AMG version with its bold colour i...
Great addition!
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-21:06
Like the AMG version and your strap pairing is spot on ππ»ππ»ππ»
Louis BlΓ©riot β¦
By: Cpt Scarlet : April 16th, 2023-11:38
The French aviation pioneer Louis BlΓ©riot took on the challenge to cross the English Channel in 1909, relying on the precision of his Zenith watch β¦ My personal tribute to Louis BlΓ©riot β¦ ...
Thanks jml
By: KURT_DAVID : April 16th, 2023-15:07
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Earth bound
By: jml_watches : April 16th, 2023-14:14
Hi Closest thing to a pilots watch is my Seiko 5. Simple and robust - firmly stuck to terra Firma Cheers JML ...
The trusty SNKβ¦
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-21:09
One which fits quite nicely - was going to post mine but as itβs currently without its strap and I had no timeβ¦ π€·π»ββοΈ Great shots, JML ππ»ππ»
Great theme
By: Jp75 : April 16th, 2023-14:42
Pilot watch is a great theme. I donβt have yet so much wrt βPilot Watchβ (might change due to the tons of beautiful pictures posted by others / seen today which might βenableβ me?), but having flown a bit I can at least bring some pictures of watches on p...
That Type XX is definitely a prime exampleβ¦
By: KMII : April 16th, 2023-21:10
So even if none of the watches this weekend weβre to inspire you, there would still be one you already have. Although a lack of inspiration is truly unlikely with all the entries this weekend πππ»ππ»
This Flightmaster . . .
By: Dr No : April 16th, 2023-15:14
. . . was originally owned by a USAF vet who used it in the late '70s and early '80s while co-piloting for an airline. I was fortunate to buy it from him directly seven years ago. π¬ ...
The Brotherhood . . .
By: Dr No : April 16th, 2023-19:03
. . . of the Flightmaster! I hope Cap and K join us some day. π
Agree!!
By: Subexplorer : April 17th, 2023-02:30
Just getting in under the wire - hopefully!
By: Timeout : April 16th, 2023-15:59
Donβt have too many in this category - but hereβs what I do have. All quite different. I know the Patek is a bit of a stretch - but does have historical βchopsβ. The Bremont references Martin Baker on the back - so definitely counts! The Breitling is the ...
Absolutely πππloveπππ this theme . . .
By: Mach : April 16th, 2023-17:15
In fact, these are probably my favorite genres of wristwatches. In no particular order: 1.) IWC Pilotβs Chronograph (IW377724): 2.) Breitling Navitimer Ref. 806 1959 Re-Edition: 3.) Zenith Pilot Chronometro Tipo CP-2 Flyback (aged steel): 4.) Blancpain Ai...