Looking for sub $500 Pilot Suggestions
A buddy of mine is interested in getting a decent watch for nights out etc
Here's what I gathered:
Sub $500 Pilot style with good specs
Automatic
Black dial
7 inch wrist so thinking 40-41mm range
Preferably on a leather strap
I immediately thought of Laco, Steinhart...but know there are many others
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So it's not a pilot watch, but if your friend has any interest in a dive watch with most of his required items, this Glycine Combat Sub is on a hell of a sale at Costco for under $240:
https://www.costco.com/glycine-combat-sub-automatic-42mm-case-men's-watch.product.100721205.html
So it's not a pilot watch, but if your friend has any interest in a dive watch with most of his required items, this Glycine Combat Sub is on a hell of a sale at Costco for under $240:
https://www.costco.com/glycine-combat-sub-automatic-42mm-case-men's-watch.product.100721205.html
😀 I look at that watch every time I go to Costco ha ha
Thanks...I'll ask him
Swedish microbrand @malmwatches specialise in Pilot watches if you’re wanting something a bit different. I’ve got the Air Wolf Viggen from them and love it. Their watches tend to be a little bigger more 42-43mm and it might stretch your budget a little.
Otherwise there’s Marathon who people talk well of.
Swedish microbrand @malmwatches specialise in Pilot watches if you’re wanting something a bit different. I’ve got the Air Wolf Viggen from them and love it. Their watches tend to be a little bigger more 42-43mm and it might stretch your budget a little.
Otherwise there’s Marathon who people talk well of.
Probably more than he wants to spend...but I really like that Air Wolf super clean...thanks!
Marathon is a good thought
Unfortunately not automatic, but still one of my favorites is the Seiko Flightmaster. Prices have rose over the years since they are discontinued and have become a bit of a collector’s item, but should definitely be able to find one under $500. Chronograph, friendly lug to lug size, unique dial, and 200M WR. Awesome watch IMHO
Unfortunately not automatic, but still one of my favorites is the Seiko Flightmaster. Prices have rose over the years since they are discontinued and have become a bit of a collector’s item, but should definitely be able to find one under $500. Chronograph, friendly lug to lug size, unique dial, and 200M WR. Awesome watch IMHO
I'm a big fan of the Flightmaster...I think my buddy wants a simpler dial though thanks!
You might want to look at Avi8
You might try getting one of our amazing modders here on WC to mod one of these for you!
i would go with laco aachen or augsburg
You might want to look at Avi8
Looking...thanks!
You might try getting one of our amazing modders here on WC to mod one of these for you!
definitely ticks the boxes...👍
i would go with laco aachen or augsburg
👍sent him the Augsburg to get him looking
Laco. The best option out there at different price points. Also you get quite a few variants and options to customise.
7inch wrist, 39-41mm would be a good size. Most pilot/field watches have longer lugs making the overall watch wear bigger.
You'll have to be more specific by what you mean by pilot style. When you mention Laco as one of the brands you've looked at, my mind unsurprisingly goes to A and B style fliegers, but are you also open to modern pilot watches which sometimes look nothing like that particular style of watch?
There’s already been a few mentions of Laco which I absolutely love, so I won’t go there again.
A Panzera could be an alternative. Australian made with a Seiko movement and well under $500 USD. They ship worldwide and their customer service is on point.
Here’s my Flieger 46