Whats the deal with Pilot's watch's
08-08-2007, 04:14 AM
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Whats the deal with Pilot's watch's
Guys I've thought about picking up a good pilot watch but i really don't understand what all the hype is about. Can anyone give me a heads up asto why pilot's watch's are better for flying. Thanks
08-08-2007, 04:36 AM
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It's common knowledge that stickers on your chart case will make you fly better. Same goes with watches. But with so many choices, which one's right for you? All I can say is that I've concluded that the enhancement of your skills will be directly proportional to the complexity and price of your watch. I just picked up a Pulsar (made by Seiko) at JC Penny's for $120. Has an analog stop watch and an E6B (if you're in a situation where you have to resort to the E6B on your watch, there's some serious issues).
08-08-2007, 05:57 AM
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You forgot to mention the "Aviator" sunglasses. Personally I think they're stupid looking, and most people that wear them are the ones that the first thing they say is "Hi I'm a pilot, how many hours you got, I've flown blah blah blah, what about you?..........etc..."
08-08-2007, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Juicegoose
Guys I've thought about picking up a good pilot watch but i really don't understand what all the hype is about. Can anyone give me a heads up asto why pilot's watch's are better for flying. Thanks
Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
You forgot to mention the "Aviator" sunglasses. Personally I think they're stupid looking, and most people that wear them are the ones that the first thing they say is "Hi I'm a pilot, how many hours you got, I've flown blah blah blah, what about you?..........etc..."
08-08-2007, 07:19 AM
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Giggity... what I was getting at... you need A watch... don't save up for an aviation one unless you've got money to throw around. Get a solid watch that's comfortable, easy to read, and that fits your hand well. Mine was a gift from my dad -- he wanted to buy me a 350$ citizen one but I opted for the 60% off clearance item -- hurts seeing money wasted when it could be put towards something more practical. I've seen many w/ the timex expedition... solid watch.
08-08-2007, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mcartier713
I think aviators actually serve a purpose... they are so thin framed that they help alot when you're wearing a headset. you dont notice them as much and they help keep the seal on ur headset better. i always notice i hear better with my aviators and my head hurts less afterwards too (as compared to thicker framed glasses)
08-08-2007, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
True, I just think they look goofy. I'm not saying all, but most people that wear them seem to have a certain "attitude" about themself
.. i like the more squared off ones..http://coloreyes.com/customer/produc...5&cat=2&page=1
08-08-2007, 09:49 AM
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I have a $30 Walmart Timex. It's analog with a digital window I set to Zulu time. It tells time and thats all you need. I don't care about the expensive watches, sunglasses, headsets and other crap. I get what works and that's all. I do have a some Raybans, but I didn't buy them.
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