I imagine that wristwatches and aviation will be forever linked in some way. Ever since Louis Cartier designed a timepiece that could be worn on an aviator’s wrist in 1904, there have always been a variety of aviator-style watches on the market. And it’s clear why watchmakers are eager to keep the tradition alive. These […]
Citizen Eco-Drive AW1361-10H Avion Watch Review
Who doesn’t wish they were a pilot from time to time? Confident, intelligent, authoritative, and well-traveled, pilots are the envy of many a cubicle dweller these days. So it makes sense then why pilot watches are so appealing. At least for the fleeting moments you are glancing at it, you can absorb some of that […]
Hamilton Khaki X-Wind H77616533 Chronograph Watch Review
The Hamilton Watch Company, which started producing watches in the USA in 1893, is now based in Switzerland as part of the Swatch group of companies. Embracing this history, the company’s current tagline is “American Spirit – Swiss Precision.” Indeed, its American roots have not been forgotten as Hamilton is still known for creating some […]
Bremont Airco Mach 1 & 2 Watch Review
Bremont is a relatively young company in the watchmaking world, but they’ve already established themselves as leaders in the field, especially when it comes to aviation watches. A thoroughly British company, Bremont timepieces reflect the company’s reverence for historical aircraft and all things mechanical. Bremont’s new AIRCO line derives its name from the Aircraft Manufacturing […]
Victorinox Airboss Mach 9 Black Edition Watch Review
Made by the same brand that produces the Swiss Army Knife. Victorinox is a high-quality manufacturer, that is easy to find in the market. The Airboss 241507 Mach 9 Black edition is an amazing Swiss made pilot watch, without the super hefty price tag. The Airboss series offers 3 different models. These are the Mach […]
AVI-8 FLYBOY AV-BRADLEY-01 Watch Review
AVI-8 have teamed up with Bradley Mountain, an outdoor lifestyle brand, to create this elegant Flyboy Bradley Mountain timepiece. This beautiful watch is a limited edition piece that is only available to the first 100 people who purchase it, which means you will be one of only 100 owners if you buy this watch. The […]
Tutima Glashütte Sa Grand Flieger 6401-01 Airport Chronograph Watch Review
Tutima, founded in 1927 by Dr. Ernst Kurtz, is a high-end luxury brand known for making high quality, reliable, and durable watches. Based in Glashutte, Germany, Tutima is a known competitor of high-end Swiss brands. Design/Size The Airport Chronograph is a modern take on Tutima’s Classic Chronograph. The watch has a 43mm diameter and a […]
AVI-8 Hawker Hunter AV-4052 Watch Review
At just a glance, the AVI-8 Hawker Hunter AV-4052 appears to be a well-balanced timepiece, with obvious touches that have been inspired by the actual jet. In fact, a number of features on the watch, as well as the actual aesthetic appearance of the watch, pay a subtle amount of homage to the jet. Without […]
Citizen BL5400-52A Steel Sport Watch Review
Finding an economical sports watch that is both reliable and eye-catching can be a daunting task. With hundreds of selections to choose from, where does one start? Are you looking for a timepiece that is substantial in size? Do you need additional features like an alarm, chronograph subdials, or a perpetual calendar? The first step […]
Seiko SNA411 FlightMaster Chronograph Watch Review
The Pilot watch goes back centuries and used to be a critical tool for many soldiers. With the ability to calculate various equations including basic multiplication and division skills as well as flight climb and estimated times of arrival, the pilot watch is an integral part of aviation history. Although pilots rarely use the slide […]