As we approach the end of 2018 and prepare for 2019 ? surely destined to be another interesting year in the world of watches ? we take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year, in various popular categories. Today, we look at five watches from 2018 targeted at pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

This fall, Alpina released smoked-dial “Shadow Line” versions of its aviation-influenced Startimer Pilots, in both its three-hand Automatic and quartz-powered Pilot Chronograph Big Date editions. The steel cases of the Automatic models are 44 mm in diameter, with either a rose-gold or black PVD coating. The rose-gold-PVD watch (pictured below) features a dark gray sunray-finished dial, with large, hand-applied PVD hour markers and hands with black luminous treatment. The date display appears in a window at 3 o?clock. Behind an engraved caseback, the AL-525 movement beats at 28,800 vph and stores a power reserve of 38 hours. Like all Shadow Line models, the Pilots are available on Alpina?s specially developed ?connected? strap, made of leather and housing a hidden chip in its buckle that can track steps, calories, sleep cycles, and other data and display it on a downloadable companion app called the MTT-365. Interested in other Shadow Line watches" Click here. Alpina Startimer Pilot Shadow Line Automatic in rose gold PVD
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