dylan Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'll get around to a full length review on affordable pilot watches...but for now let me show you some pics of 1. Steinhart/Debaufre unbranded 44mm Automatic Pilot Watch. There are only a handful of sources for affordable & quality pilot watches...This particular watch can be had for around $550 or less, depending if there is a sale. Why did I choose this particular one? Well...many of the traditional pilots are waaaayyyy too big for my wrist (since they were suppose to be worn over flight jackets)... I can't pull off a Fiddy...and no way can I pull off 48mm Pilots... I already have an IWC 3717 to satiate my 42mm desires...so I looked for something between there and the big sizes (48 - 52mm). Since I can pull off 44mm PAMS, it was natural for me to look for a 44mm version. Another requirement of mine was to have the center seconds....Since most of my watches are 6497 based, I already have the manual wound thing down...and really wanted a center seconds. You can get a manual wound center seconds...but that particular movement is very very expensive and takes the watch out of the 'affordable' category....So typically you have to settle for a watch made from ETA 2824 (affordable) Location: In the back of my building in Jersey City overlooking the Hudson River: Props used: Trash can for the off the wrist shots! Strap: Big Pilot style...custom made my Jacob (Spanish strap maker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 very nice and simple ... it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 thanks wheaton...the watch is a joy to wear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I've been thinking about getting one myself, but with the diamond-like crown. Its simple, classic, inmortal design, plus the clean dial makes it very sexy to me. Besides, it's a gen. I love it. Congratulations on a very beautiful piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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