Mr.Gatsby
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Dec 12, 2019,08:15 AM
IWC Mark XVIII tribute to mark XI is also something I would consider at 40mm. Otherwise just go for the Mark XI vintage. Great watch
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Simple Pilot's Watch
By: Thomas_3 : December 11th, 2019-14:27
At some point in the near future I would like to buy a simple pilot's watch, possibly to become my only watch. If you were to go out and buy one which one would you opt for? I am looking at pilot's watch for the simplicity, as I really don't need a diver'...
LOL! [nt]
By: amanico : December 11th, 2019-14:34
I personally am very fond of IWC Pilot watches...
By: Subexplorer : December 11th, 2019-18:28
... from the several variations of their Big Pilot to the smaller MK XVII. But if you are looking for a classic Pilot without spending a lot of money I have found that Laco offers reliable variants which make me happy as well. I feel they deserve to be in...
I am very charmed .....
By: sc16 : December 11th, 2019-22:51
By this one - if I would get a pilot’s watch, this would very likely be the one for me. Imo, it looks very nice and its a bit different from the rest. Kind regards, Sc16 ...
If I am not wrong...
By: Mary Anny : December 12th, 2019-01:03
There is a USA-rooted company which essentially makes little other than pilot watches... They 36mm Pilot Pioneer Mechanical, for instance, seems very nice!
Correct!
By: Mary Anny : December 12th, 2019-05:25
Thanks for the clarification.
IWC mark XII - PLUS the wonderfull bracelet
By: winther502 : December 12th, 2019-06:50
I would definitely (again) go for the great mark XII - WITH the original steel bracelet. That bracelet is very, very fine, and will give you a warm weather / sportif option to vary the look with. The JLC 899 based movement is accurate, and not, in my expe...
Thomas what is your wrist size ?
By: Mr.Gatsby : December 12th, 2019-07:45
Tbh, if you go for a pilot’s watch than the aesthetics is very important, as the movement is less important. Maybe the brand and heritage plays a part too. If you have large wrists, it is a no brainer to opt for the 46mm big pilot or, as Nicolas pointed o...
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By: Mr.Gatsby : December 12th, 2019-08:15
IWC Mark XVIII tribute to mark XI is also something I would consider at 40mm. Otherwise just go for the Mark XI vintage. Great watch
Stowa has a pilot's watch . . .
By: Dr No : December 12th, 2019-14:51
. . . in a 36 mm case and manual wind movement . . . . . . for less than 1K Euros. ...
Lots of good options. Modern or vintage?
By: reintitan : December 12th, 2019-14:01
If you go vintage you need to do your homework first otherwise you can be spending a lot of money on a mistake. If you go modern you can be mostly safe and sure if buying from an AD or Manufacture's boutique. Brands to look at include: IWC JLC Omega Longi...