It's very rare to come across a watch designed with a singular style and aesthetic, but the example we have in today reflects a tradition of Swiss aviation watches. The AirNautic AN-24 Pilot is an automatic pilots watch that features a time-proven design and the backing of a familiar brand....
Today I review the Praesto Modern Fliegeruhr, a brand new take on the classic pilot's watch and the first product from newcomer Praesto. Specifications to get us started: Automatic mechanical, based on the Miyota 8245, handwinding but non-hacking. 21,600vph, 21 jewels. Water resistant to 200m (660ft). 316L stainless steel case,...
Up for review today is the other watch from newcomer Abingdon, the Amelia model. Let's dive right in with some specifications: 40mm stainless steel case, 12mm thick, 65g. Color-matched leather strap, thorn buckle. Water resistant to 50m (165ft). Miyota 6M17 quartz movement with GMT, sweep second and date functions. Inner...
Today we review a watch from newcomer Abingdon Watches, a company founded by a female pilot who couldn't find a watch that she liked for flying. Solving a personal problem is often the source of great ideas, so we were delighted to review their designs. First off is the Jackie...
Throughout the watch collecting world, one often hears of the "grail watch." These are generally watches that an enthusiast has been lusting after for some time and plans to one-day own, but due to cost, rarity, or both, immediate ownership is not possible. Most watch collectors have not only a...
There are a great many variations on the WWII-inspired aviator's watch; today it's my pleasure to introduce a new company, Praesto. The name is from Latin, meaning "To be outstanding; to excel." Praesto (the company) is actually a new project from the people at the Giovino Watch Company, who have...
After our news item about the GW-2500 generated a lot of email, we contacted Casio PR and got one to review. This review is of the GW-2500BD-1A version, which is the black-plated metal with a bracelet. There are also versions with non-plated case and a rubber strap. Due to the...
View the Omega Speedmaster Photo Gallery. I have a thing for durable watches. Finding a watch that can stand up to an active lifestyle, and still look good and keep great time over the period of many years, is surprisingly difficult. If you want a really robust watch, the conventional...
Last year I posted an item about a discontinued analog-digital watch from Omega, the X-33. Today I am finally posting the actual review of the watch, obtained from ebay shortly after that posting. Why the long delay? Well, read on and see! To recap, the X-33 is one of two...
We somehow missed this Basel announcement for a line of new aviator-targeted G-Shocks: the 'Gravity Defier' series. (Pictured at right is the GW-2500.) Designed to be easy to use by pilots even under extreme G-loads, they have several attributes that work in a cockpit: Non-reflective surfaces and flat black face....
Today I'm reviewing a watch that I like a great deal: the Christopher Ward C8 Pilot, model number C8SKK. It's a mechanical watch in the style of pilot's watches from decades ago, updated using modern materials and the ETA 2824-2 mechanical movement. Let's start with the specs: 44mm by 9.7mm,...
Dievas watches recently released the Flieger Timer, a handsome watch reminiscent of old school German pilot watches. Although Dievas is more readily known for their tritium tubed dive watches like the unique Divergraph and very cool Noble Professional, the Flieger Timer carries the Dievas' typical flare for design and classic...