Big Pilot

in that they were originally meant as a tool for divers, pilots, plumbers (no wait, probably not plumbers) but they were made a certain size for a reason....because the size made them a better tool. But they sort of evolved into desk divers and desk pilot

It’s daddy watch … I’m daddy for two… all good ! For the daddy !

over the last 25 years. I am down to a 5513 right now. It has the eagle beak crown guards, but, matte dial, likely replaced long ago as supposedly they were issued in the early 60s with gilt dials…my jeweler is very, very knowledgeable about all things Ro

Not the kind of watch you see everyday! Best, Nicolas

As Germany prepared for war the German Ministry of Aviation responsible for aircraft development understood that being able to coordinate mass attacks combined with the use of cutting edge weaponry would ensure overwhelming results in their war efforts. A

Always smitten by the classic design language and wrist presence of this one when I get to wear it!

But figured why an homage if I could get the original, patina, dents and all!

Enjoying this bad boy today.

... would you discard a Mercedes just because Hitler drove one? Or would you decide to ditch a Big Pilot because of the Luftwaffe connection? Or a Panerai because of their relations with the Decima Mas? Panerai used Rolex movements at the time, so does th