Pilot Watches are an excellent option for everyday wear. They?re bold, legible, and have some serious history behind them. Right up there with the field watch, Pilot watches are iconic military-style watches which have carried over into the civilian world extraordinarily well. There are a few classic elements that make a watch a pilot?s watch, the most notable being a triangle index at 12, a large and legible hand set, and a case that rides on the larger side. Today, we?re highlighting three picks from the shop that scratch that pilot watch itch at any budget. Under $500 is Seiko 5 Sports? SRPH29, at right around $1000 is the Laco Paderborn, and in the $2000 range is Oris? modern take on the pilot?s watch. Let?s dig in and take a closer look.
Pilot Watches are an excellent option for everyday wear. They?re bold, legible, and have some serious history behind them. Right up there with the field watch, Pilot watches are iconic military-style watches which have carried over into the civilian world extraordinarily well. There are a few classic elements that make a watch a pilot?s watch, the most notable being a triangle index at 12, a large and legible hand set, and a case that rides on the larger side. Today, we?re highlighting three picks from the shop that scratch that pilot watch itch at any budget. Under $500 is Seiko 5 Sports? SRPH29, at right around $1000 is the Laco Paderborn, and in the $2000 range is Oris? modern take on the pilot?s watch. Let?s dig in and t...