What kind of watch do you wear?

[lownslow]

Hey, someone had to ask it.

Seriously though, I have a nice Citizen that I got as a gift a couple Christmasses ago. It has all the basic functions I like including a date window and the EcoDrive is pretty interesting in how it charges the thing and will never need a new battery. The only downside is the black anodized finish hasn't held up well at all.

So what have you got?

[AuxBatOn]

Same as yours, going strong after 4 years. The faded black bracelet doesn't bother me. If I had to change it, I would buy the exact same one. Auto-adjusts time via HF (I think?), no need to change battery, durable.

[all_ramped_up]

Another vote for a Citizen Eco-Drive Nighthawk.

I ditched the rubber bracelet for a steel one and been wearing this watch for a out 8 years. Hasn't lost a tick!

Also don't think I've ever used the E6B bezel. haha

[SuperchargedRS]

Ollech & Wajs Mirage 3 (Valjoux 7750) on a NATO strap, had it for about 6 years, great watch.

[up on one]

Coleman analog with the fancy digital timer going 5 years strong. It really is true, you get what you pay for....best 19$ I have spent.

[7ECA]

Citizen Skyhawk AT, with stainless steel bracelet. Had it since 2011, and very happy with it.

As for the bezel, never used it either.

[Ironman2909]

Yep! Citizen Skyhawk AT with the Time keeping option. Flew over the world, haven't seen a much easier watch to setup to a new time zone so quickly! Have it since 2007. If I ever change it, it will be for the new Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave-Air.

[FICU]

Japanese made Pulsar PW6009. Not overly cluttered like most aviation friendly watches and paid only $100.

[AirFrame]

Pebble Time. I can change the watchface to anything I want, or program my own if i'm so inclined. Cheapest smartwatch available that's actually got some smarts to it.

http://www.getpebble.com/

[av8ts]

Haven't worn a wrist watch ( they still make those?)in many years however my iPhone 6 keeps accurate time and automatically changes time zones, works as a phone, computer, camera, gps.............

[SymbolA310]

1955 Junghans Chrono. Needs some care here and there, but runs great.

[Bede]

http://www.iwc.com/en/news/iwc-celebrat ... nest-hour/

One can only wish...

[mmm..bacon]

A big one - with really small hands!

[AuxBatOn]

I've never been a fan of the expensive watches. Have a Breitling and it can't keep time..... It's more a collection piece rather than a watch in the proper sense. Certainly not going to use it for flying because of that.

[JMACK]

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Cheap rugged and always visible! I really like Luminox!

Jim

[awitzke]

Citizen Eco-Drive Aviator with a Horween leather NATO style strap.

[complexintentions]

Haven't worn a wrist watch ( they still make those?)in many years however my iPhone 6 keeps accurate time and automatically changes time zones, works as a phone, computer, camera, gps.............

Millennial much?

Our Ops manual specifically requires a watch to be worn in the uniform standards. I suspect might be the same at other airlines. Kinda silly to have to fish a phone out, then press something just to bring the time up, when a glance will do...ahhhh progress...although I do realize most folks have a phone glued to their face 24/7 lol!

Oh yeah. A Tag that was a gift from the g/f. To answer the question of the thread. I was happy with my modest Citizen but she thought I should have something a little grander. And I have to admit I love it.

[lownslow]

Kinda silly to have to fish a phone out, then press something just to bring the time up, when a glance will do...ahhhh progress...although I do realize most folks have a phone glued to their face 24/7 lol!

A bit of trivia: the very first wrist watch was made at the request of the pioneer aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. He felt it was kind of silly to have to fish a pocket watch out, then flip open the cover just to see the time, when a glance would do. No idea if some people at the time had their pocket watches glued to their faces 24/7...

[Chris M]

I have a Seiko that my folks bought me 13 years ago when I got my license. It's nothing special but I'm pretty fond of it. I would like a D2 Bravo though.

[FICU]

Fantastic reviews on this baby and a bargain at under $101,000 with free shipping!

http://www.amazon.ca/IWC-Portuguese-Men ... brows0a-20