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Pilots’ Watches

WatchTime constantly publishes pilots’ watches news, pilot watches blog posts, pilot watch updates and other posts about popular pilots watches as well as wilots’ watch infos.

Pilots watches are available globally and WatchTime covers many best pilot watches and outstanding pilot watch models from many price ranges: Breitling pilot watches, IWC pilot watch models, Bell & Ross pilots watches and pilot watch editions from Citizen, Hamilton and other pilot watch brands. Make sure to go to our pilot watch database where we have dozens of new top 10 pilot watches including men’s pilot watches, women’s pilot watches and watch prices.

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Oris Releases Wings of Hope Limited Edition In Two Executions Powered By Calibre 401

Oris today has announced a limited edition of pilot’s watches that were created for Wings of Hope. This US-based aeronautical humanitarian organization was founded 60 years ago, and has since been twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Importantly, Wings of Hope has used the power of aviation to bring medical support to remote and...

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Jul 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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Aug 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Four Sports Watches that are Great in Gold

While stainless steel is, for many, the preferred material for luxury sports watches, gold still has its fans. In fact, after a decade or two of pink gold being on the rise, it is now yellow gold that is making a comeback. Especially for those who enjoy a more classic look, this is indeed a...

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Jun 19, 2022 by Martin Green

Navigation Tool with a Twist: Meet the New Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Radiocompass

Right in time for the summer travel season, Bell & Ross taxis on the runway with a new pilot’s watch. The BR 03-92 Radiocompass, which takes its name from a radio navigation tool, the Radio Compass, is distinguished by its bright colored hands that contrast beautifully with black backdrop and guarantee optimal readability. Part of...

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Jun 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

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Change of Course: Reviewing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph

IWC’s Pilot's Watch Timezoner Chronograph was developed to be an ideal travel companion. A quick spin of the bezel suffices to show a new time zone, and a built-in flyback chronograph makes this an exceptional timepiece at a reasonable price. We give it a closer look in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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Jun 4, 2022 by Martina Richter

Airborne: Blancpain Drops New Executions of Air Command in Smaller Sizes

Blancpain is expanding its Air Command line with two new 36.2 mm executions, one in red gold, one in grade 23 titanium. This collection is rooted in Blancpain’s history of military-aviation timepieces that took to the sky in the 1950s. Comprising of pink gold, titanium and stainless steel executions, the line of luxury pilot’s chronographs...

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May 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Up, Up, And Away: Hamilton Flies High With New Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph

Reviving its prowess on the field of aviation watches and celebrating authentic vintage design, Hamilton launches the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph. The faithful 40mm stainless steel model brings back the form and function of the chronographs the tradition brand with American roots produced for the British Royal Air Force pilots in the 1970s. Its...

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May 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH REVIEW

All Fired Up: Reviewing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire

IWC launched a new Spitfire squadron in its collection of pilots’ watches at that debuted in 2019. A self-winding movement from the new 32000 family of manufacture calibers debuts inside the case of the Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire. We tested one in this feature from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by Olaf Köster. “Haven’t...

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May 1, 2022 by Martina Richter

Mission Statement: Testing the Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission

Wow, that’s hot! Show up wearing the Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission, and that’s how you’ll be greeted. This chronograph is one of 14 models presented in fall 2019 as the reinvigorated and streamlined Avenger collection, including four watches that replace the former Colt collection. Such enthusiasm for our test watch! It’s no doubt...

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Apr 30, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

’80s Revival: Reviewing the Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 with UTC Module

With the Super Chronomat, Breitling revives a model from the 1980s – including a roller bracelet with an integrated GMT module. We give it a hands-on test in this feature from the WatchTime archives. When it comes to mechanical watches that were introduced in the ’80s, not that many models are still remembered today. But...

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Apr 17, 2022 by Jens Koch

IWC Expands Top Gun series with Latest Big Pilot’s Watch 43

IWC expanded the Top Gun collection with the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Top Gun at this year’s Watches & Wonders. This distinctly classic pilot’s watch is the first Top Gun Big Pilot’s Watch to take off in a 43-mm case. It is distinguished by its black zirconium oxide ceramic, a titanium case back, as well...

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Apr 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Luxury With Utility: 4 Patek Philippe Watches with “Everyday” Complications

Patek Philippe is not all about high-end chronographs, perpetual calendars, and repeaters; the brand also offers many complicated timepieces that have plenty of everyday utility. We present a few of them here, in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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Apr 16, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

IWC is Back in Black with the Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium

In addition to launching the new “Lake Tahoe” and “Woodland” editions in white and green ceramic, IWC completes the Top Gun collection with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun. The watch marks the first 41mm chronograph in the collection and takes off in Ceratanium, an IWC development, which is as light and robust like titanium,...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Bringing the Air-King in the 2020s, Rolex Launches Its Latest at Watches & Wonders

Rolex presents a new generation of its Air-King at this year’s Watches & Wonders, with a completely redesigned case, including a crown guard. This is the first major update to the Air-King line since 2016, when at Baselworld of that year Rolex unveiled the familiar, green-accented dial configuration which now defines the series. Like on...

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Apr 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Soars with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland” at Watches & Wonders

The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Woodland” is the first IWC watch featuring a case in a newly engineered, dark green ceramic. Highlighting the tool-watch aura of the debutante, this special hue is inspired by the flight suits and uniforms of TOP GUN pilots. IWC takes pride in this development because colored ceramics result...

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Apr 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Longines Flies the Straits With the Spirit Zulu Time

Pilot’s watches are among the most popular of all types of timepieces, offering high functionality, robustness and sporty/casual charisma. Marrying yesteryear’s styles with today’s state-of-the-art technical advancements, vintage-style pilot’s are particularly sought after, and even more so if they have a GMT function. Offering the indication of three time zones and tasteful looks as well as...

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Mar 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Back to the Roots: Alpina Redesigns the Startimer Collection

Pilot’s watches rank among the most sought-after timepieces. Harking back to the pioneering days of aviation, these timekeepers still exude a spirit of adventure and audacity today, although the make and inner workings are much more advanced than yesteryear. Among the first manufacturers of pilot’s watches and a onetime supplier of military aviation, Alpina introduces...

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Mar 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

FEATURE

Flying Ace: Tracing the History of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch

IWC's Big Pilot’s Watch became an instant classic when it was re-released in 2002. But its history stretches much further back in time. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we explore the Big Pilot and its many evolutions over the decades.

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Mar 19, 2022 by Jens Koch

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

The Evolution of the Men’s Wristwatch: A Decade-by-Decade Guide

World War I coincided with the breakthrough of the wristwatch. New and trailblazing designs followed in each subsequent decade. From the WatchTime archives, here are our highlights, from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present day.

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Mar 17, 2022 by Ruediger Bucher

No Date, No Problem: Six Watches Without Date Displays

While a date display is usually regarded as one of the most popular complications, some purists are opting more and more for harmony and symmetry on their dials by choosing a watch without a date window. Here are six notable recent examples. Back to the Forties: IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43IWC downsized the case of...

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Mar 8, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

Ready for Takeoff: The Story of Longines and the Pioneers of Aviation

Daring pilots relied on Longines watches aboard their flying machines in the 1920s and 1930s. The brand’s recently launched Spirit models recall this exciting history. Freezing cold. Deafening noise. Leaden fatigue. He’s been flying for 11 hours and now night has fallen over the Atlantic Ocean. It will be more than twice as long before...

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Mar 1, 2022 by Ruediger Bucher
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