Watches

[uwochris]

Hello guys and gals,

I was just wondering if it is important to have one of those fancy aviation-type watches? Are those things more of the "good to have but not necessary" variety, or would you say they are a necessity?

The reason I ask is because I just bought a Timex Expedition watch today from Walmart. I spent only $50 on it. I comtemplated spending more and get some fancy watch, as I expect these things to last long. I however decided to go with the Timex. I liked it because it had both the face dial and digital time readout, with indiglo, timers, 24 hour clock, 3 time zones, a compass (not magnetic), and a velcro strap. Also, I am able to set local time on the face dial, a 24 hr clock in digital, and have UTC time set as my extra time zone - I figure this is very handy.

I see a lot of pilots with those chrome/metal watches these days. I rarely see anyone with a regular Timex or similar watch. I myself prefer digital readouts with timers, which is not an option on most of the chrome aviation watches.

So, what's everyone' opinions? Do you own a fancy aviation watch? If so, what features does it have that make it good to have?

Thanks a lot!

 

[JJJ]

I've always had timex watches. A watch thats made mostly of metal will be a pain every time that you go through security. I also like having UTC, it's too hard for me to add and subtract to get back and forth

 

[flx757]

This is a pretty good site for watches. You can spend as much or as little as you like. They have a huge selection.

http://www.hmewatch.com/cgi-bin/Web_store/web_store.cgi

 

[MetroSheriff]

Timex Expedition..it takes a lickin and keeps...well you know.

 

[TWA Dude]

Re: $60 Timex

The Timex Zulu has an analog face for easy readin' in addition to a digital box so you can see local and Zulu time/date simultaneously. It alone is no problem through security. I save my more expensive "attractive" watch for off-duty occasions.

 

[tintube]

My $ 19.99- Lorus Mickey Mouse watch I bought 5 years ago fit the company I work for very well................

 

[ShawnC]

Well I myself have used the Timex Expiditions for a few years now. Great watch, I wear it just about every where (and if you see my arm that is the only place that isn't tan). I have gone swiming in the ocean with it on (both voluntary and not so voluntary), and just about any other place that one could imagine.

 

[enigma]

Here's another vote for the Timex Expedition. If you can find one, Timex makes a pilot watch that uses the Expedition works with an E6B ring. I lost mine a while back and haven't seen another, but I keep looking. My current Expedition cost me $9.72 at the Wally World in the Christmas special rack.
8N

Added at 02:45z, BTW very few professional pilots wear one of those $400 "pilot" watches. The ones that do, most likely do so because it was a gift and they don't want to insult the giver (most likely a spouse)

I would guess that I have seen more CASIO G-SHOCKS on the wrists of major airline pilots than any other watch but a nice dress type Seiko, or better.

 

[skydiverdriver]

I have one of those cool Seiko pilot watches. I have made so many friends just by spotting their pilot watches, then I know they are flyers too!!

 

[NEWSOUTH]

I don't have a watch. I use my cell phone, and the four clocks in the airplane. I always wanted that Citizen pilot watch that I never could afford. But
now I would be embarrassed to wear it after this old man told me about big pilot watches and small.....someone had to say it.