10 Best Pilot Watches $200 To $1500: Seiko, Breitling, Citizen & More
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- Today I am once again joined by watch expert and engineering genius Marc from Long Island Watch to discuss our favorite pilot watches in 2021 from as little as $200 to $1500.
We analyze what makes a good aviation watch, why we selected our choices, and the best options on the market right now. From new customizable watches to historic classics, plus movie icons, trendsetters, hidden gems and sweet spots on the luxury market, there is something for everyone in this episode! So, settle in for another fun and laidback #WatchTalk as well as a special appearance from the right dishonorable Sir Hugo Mountbatten.
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** Spoilers ahead!**
Included in this video are the following watches: Citizen SkyHawk, Citizen Navihawk AT, Stowa Classic Flieger 36mm, Breitling Aerospace E75362, Sinn 104, Laco Paderborn 42mm, Seiko Spork SRP043K1, Seiko Flightmaster SNA411, G-Shock Air Collection, Marathon Navigator 41mm, Islander ISL-16 Pilot Watch, Fortis Classic Flieger Small Seconds F6420004, and Hamilton Khaki Pilot Cooper (Interstellar) H64615135
11:00 Islander pilot watch
14:22 Sinn 104
17:28 Laco Paderborn
20:55 Fortis Pilot Classic small seconds
24:05 Seiko Spork
28:29 Marathon Navigator
34:21 Stowa Flieger Bronze Vintage 36
37:41 Citizen Skyhawk 80
41:11 Breitling Aerospace Ani Digi
46:10 Hamilton Cooper
Thanks 👍
Thanks for this list, would have been much better with the prices alongside 😉. Really the guys used a too wide price range, in my opinion.
OK, I get it now after seeing how they lose track at the beginning. 😅
The spork has perfect alignment
The Turtle cane back
This has quickly become one of my "must watch ASAP" series on RUclips
Dude couldn't agree more!!!
"When they rearrange the molecules"? WTF?! This Marc guy clearly has no clue what he's talking about. (Great intro, though.)
@@jonathancorbett7882 Careful with your judgement! As an engineer he certainly knows its the molecular structure that is rearranged by extreme heat.
Everybody pics a wrong word now and then.
Yep, same here. And i'm hittin' the sack too late, again. Just like everytime they have a new watch-nerd-chit-chat online.
Could not agree with you more 👍
One of the fun things about the watch hobby is the interesting subgenres. Field, Pilot, Diver, Dress, Digital, etc... Always good to see this duo, hope you guys cover all genres of watches!
The fakes are you free 😁😁😁
Yesss! Another TGV and Marc video! Never stop making these TGV, I love the chemistry and contrast between you two.
Thank you Alex, always so great to hear from you and you enjoy the show, lots more to come!
Best regards,
TGV
Thought the Vietnam field watches used trituim
With all the drama going on in the watch community, it’s refreshing to see a TGV video!!!
Drama?!? I can't stand all the puerile stuff either, what have I been accused of now?!?? 😂😂😂
Actually, I prefer to just ignore it like always.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry that’s why I love your channel! Positivity and a love of watches. Onward and upward my friend!
O&U!!!!
The perfect moment to cheer me up! I just got a call from the jeweller that my 16 year old Rotary "Heritage" series watch doesn´t need a battery change but has stopped working beyond repair. Which leaves me without a dress watch. However, a TGV video about Pilot watches is enough to lure me away from browsing Seiko Presage and Orient Star offers.
The gold Timex marlin is a cheap nice looking dressy watch, throw it on a cheap gold mesh and it could fool a few people 😜
The old Orient Star Retrograde was so nice though.
Always like the connections of watches seen in certain movies.
Miss the old intro😔 it was so calming and distinguished after a hard week at work and painfully and longfully awaiting the next video from both of your channels❤️
Just adding my opinion. As a pilot for over 50 years I have found the Citizen Skyhawk any version as long as it’s Titanium is the very best actual pilot’s watch. Not just one that looks like a pilots watch. I used one for that last 16 years of my career right after they came out and even though I’ve retired I’m seriously thinking of getting one of the new ones with the Atomic Time checking daily and some of the other minor items they’ve added since the early 2000s
I’ve had my Skyhawk AT for 9 years, just after I started pilot training. I think, for myself, a large majority of Citizen watches don’t appeal to me because of the EcoDrive, and that feeling of a missing “soul” as it were. But it works on the Skyhawk. It’s a watch that is “scramble ready.” You don’t have to worry about it, it has 200m water resistance, it has dual time, it has the E6-B bezel, it can do everything. Radio time is amazing, and it can be dressed up or dressed down.
Mine is a bit beat up now to try to wear to fancy events, but it still works with a sport coat, and mine lives on the stealth black NDC strap now 90% of the time.
It’s a great watch, can be your one and only, and I’m really happy to see it made it so high on your list!
Excellent comment and so true about the eco-drive in the Skyhawk, it totally works well, exactly like you said. Thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
TGV you should do a collab with Jody
The Promaster divers have great alignment
I love it when Hugo makes an extra long appearance. Awesome TGV!!! And, as usual, your collaboration with Marc is fantastic.
Hugo is my spirit guide.
So Marc doesn’t want to make a shirt. . . Solution: Urban Gentry makes a shirt with a Islander dial on front and both their logos on back. Take my money, please and thank you.
I'd be up for that!
Great idea, they can both work on one and TGV will manage it. Would make everyone happy. 👍
Hugo is an intellectual and magical t-rex haha.
I do hope to see him chew his way out of there. :)
So many watch channels have T-Rex 🦖 why? Because of the wrist?
@yeh nah did not know who they where fuxin with!
I think so too!
Nice. Love to see my favorite Blue 104 daily driver watch in the thumbnail at the top of my feed. Cheers Gents!
As far as I see it the only true difference between a pilots watch, a field watch and a classic sports watch is your attitude.
it's actually whether you are a pilot or not. if yes then any watch you wear is a pilot's watch
Attitude or Altitude 😉
@@karlsenula9495
Both.
@@Alias_Anybody Whow, what more can I say ?
the right comment on the right channel !
Sweet when I see the a 104 in my youtube feed, just changed to exactly that leather wrist band on mine. My #1 daily driver, love it.
TGV and Marc, I look forward to these collaborative videos like no other… the two watch aficionados I value the most! Where else can you find such a wealth of information? I love the discussion format and the insights into so many diverse watches. Thanks so much for taking the time.
I've been watching many of these videos lately. At 30 years old, I decided I want to start wearing a watch. And now my eyes are opened! Watches are freaking cool!
Two of my favorite watch YT creators having a chat about my favorite watch (Sinn 104)!?
🤯 My day is complete. TY for teaming up!
Just ordered a Flightmaster from Marc´s store a few days ago, cant wait to get it in my hands :)
If you don't get a warranty card, ask Marc why. (Hint, it's because he sold you a factory second.). Next time, buy your Seiko from a legit store.
@@jonathancorbett7882 could not find any store that sells them new in EU had to import one form somewhere.
MUCH respect to you, TGV. You are pretty much the only channel that didn't get baited into the TPG stunt. You earned a subscriber! Cheers!
Isn't this the only channel that got baited into the LIW stunt, thogh?
@@jonathancorbett7882 LIW stunt? What is that?
As a pilot who operates globally my go-to "pilot's watch" is any one of my pieces that incorporates a GMT complication, whether automatic or quartz. But there are so many amazing pieces from which to choose. Entertaining video guys! And thumbs up for the Aerospace Marc!
Quartz is more accurate and better at magnetic protection
The citizen blue Angels collection is a personal favorite of mine and my father's. When I was younger, he and I used to go to their air show every year and it was incredible. As a matter of fact, our residency was mere minutes away from their airbase in Washington state. An incredible watch collection, for an incredible team of pilots.
I really look forward to these episodes,they never disappoint,this one included .you guys need to keep these going.
Pilots watches got to have a Sinn , love the 104 a classic
I love how Mark teases TGV about his tea consumption 😂
I love these collabs more and more.
I bought a Flightmaster and a Seagull 1963 based on your recommendation. I am absolutely loving them!! Thank you for all that you do TGV!!! Your channel is a a MUST watch for me (the pun is intended!). Keep up the incredible work!!
Hearing that makes it so worth it, thank you and enjoy that dynamic duo, you have great taste in chronographs my friend, thank you for sharing that.
Best regards,
TGV
Start the weekend early. I can’t wait for this one.
Best editing and intros on you tube 100%.
I absolutely love when these two collaborate! These videos are what inspired me to order from Island Watch since I live on Long Island myself. Thanks for all the priceless Information as always!
the only thing better than clicking a TGV video is getting a hilarious new intro with Hugo
I also spotted the marathon on the actresses wrist in Old Guard. Got all excited shouting it out and got my friends I was watching the movie with confused as always.
You two guys reminds me, why I reignited my watch interrest - watches and friendship goes hand in hand.
🙌🙌🙌
Love it, thank you my friend. Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
My new have to watch love it mate thanks for all uploads
Yema also makes some great value watches in this price range. As for Pilots watches there is the Superman for the French Air Force, the Flygraf and I am not sure if the Navygraf is used by the French Naval aviators.
YESSSSSS!!! Deffo my number 6 if I could choose more.
Excellent suggestion, I am so glad your brought it up, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Flygraf is a lovely design
Thank you TGV for another great interview with Mark and a wonderful intro! I have really enjoyed this interview and enjoyed listening to the choice of watches that you have selected. Thank you! Stay healthy and well! Nick L
"Sounds awfully claustrophobic." That killed me.
+1 regarding the Citizen Skyhawk atomic set solars. Despite their size they wear very well, and do everything you'd ever need from a watch.
I recently acquired two in well-used condition and rehabbed them. Sapphire crystals, good cleaning. Kept one on the factory bracelet and have the other on a NATO.
They work in size because they are pilot watches
This is your best episode together. One can tell the chemistry between you two is growing. A great deal of information, history and humor flowing naturally…This episode really felt short because of how much I enjoyed it. Keep the series going!
Edit to acknowledge Hugo’s cameo. How could you TGV 😅.
Thank you old chap you are such an elegant timepiece gentleman, its needed these days 😁
My Sinn 104, on a NATO, never leaves my wrist. Perfect size and functionality. The countdown bezel is great for timing rugged activities like steeping tea!
I was looking for this update. Thank you TGV
you two guys work great together very funny and cool and this is coming from a 62 year old USMC officer. People may age are usually hard on you youngsters but you guys work well together. Keep it up.
Bravo on the intro 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The intro was great. That's true. (Marc, however, not so much.)
Gents! Great banter and that synth intro is right on point. I like it more everytime a new upload comes out. Keep it please 👌
Loved the intro! Something very satisfying about the word ‘bloody’
Always look forward to your vids Thank You. 😊
These intros are worth the price of admission!
Love listening to these two, I'm a history nerd and a engineering student and I get both of these guys views so well, it's fun
As always great Collab between you two. Some amazing watches. I've had my eyes on a few Laco flieger watches recently. Having lived in Germany briefly after University I'm fond of many things German Inc Watches (and Beer). But I'm currently trying (quite unsuccesfully) to reduce my collection at the moment. Maybe in the near future though fingers crossed. Great video as usual, have a great weekend sir when it arrives
Marc, inventor of the 4 1/2 day beard
Love these collabs. Input from the Engineering side and the history side makes you to a great complementary pair.
Watching this as I get up this morning. Glad to see the bronze Stowa on the list. In honour of today's video I've popped my 40mm bronze Stowa no date on the wrist today. It's just a stunning watch.
These could be four hours. I just open my watch box and play around and listen. Awesome.
I was a pleasure to watch this colaboration with Marc. TGV I guess Hugo needs to be rescued from this utterly ghastly hellish place....... please give him a helping hand. You are so right with this "Murph" Hamilton. I already purchased this one if it only was - a 37 or a 38 mm watch - or just a bit smaller. I wonder if Marc will come up with an Islander version of this iconic Seiko SRP ?!?!
Glycine also makes some wonderful Pilots watches ... with some history behind them. I saw Stowa mentioned and remember Messerschmitt also makes Pilot watches. (Watching now so this may be edited).
YESSSSSSS!!!! Absolutely, OMG, I almost feel bad I didn't put an Airman in there.
Thank you my friend, deffo in my top 10 GMT video when we do it one day.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry... Airman or the DC4 Purist.
@@theurbangentry I must say, I'm wearing my Airman right now and we're both very disappointed. (loved the video anyway, though)
Hello guys!, Your dialogues are simply the excellence!. I have had the pleasure to enjoy and learn a lot as well with them!. Congratulations to both of you!.
Saludos!
Your great with those graphics, with Hugo's help of course,, always just the right facial expressions from him, a real professional.
These videos are helping this student on a budget get his collection going, thanks alot to you both!
Any day with Hugo makes a good day.
I just want a Bundeswehr style and Navitimer watch at an affordable price
Other options than those in video:
-Nezumi Corbeau $350
-Collins Bronson $500
-Collins Bronso Chrono $200 pre owned
Most excellent! What an excellent way to spend the afternoon. Thanks much, TGV! Onward and upward, my friend!
Thank you my friend, btw, I saw your last comment, I appreciate it too, I did not have time to reply, but I always read your contribution, it never goes unnoticed.
Have a great evening and weekend.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry No worries, my friend! I know you’re busy. Keep doing what you’re doing. Be well!
Another brilliant episode and intro! Love you two so much!
Good evening TGV! That's gonna bei a great show right before Flieger Friday! Hope we some Sinns and Lacos...and maybe a Stowa! Have a great evening! Best regards!
Thank you and good evening Heiko!!!
Let's just say, you will not be disappointed, enjoy.
Best regards,
TGV
The intro with the music is so cool, great video as Well!
The one gap in my collection is a proper pilot watch. Soon to be filled I think. Thanks as always guys. This series is like top gear for watches.
Besides the obvious uses for mil spec condoms , they were also issued to put over rifle barrels during amphibious landings for instance to keep the barrels dry.
Great collaboration between TGV and Marc ! Keep up the great work.
Fun fact: Condoms have a mil-spec because condoms are used as muzzle covers when traversing water, and are used as water carriers. This is why mil-spec condoms are unlubricated and a lot thicker than the ones you get at the pharmacy.
Good old Hellraiser🤣great reference Governor to the awesome Clive Barker 👏
My grandpa Rudolph was a tool and die maker at Grumman on Long Island. I'll be looking at Marc's Islander flight watch for my dad. He'll appreciate the understated lineage.
You guys should really consider doing a podcast. The quality of your conversation is fantastic for someone like me who wants to learn and explore this beautiful hobby. Grazie e ciao :)
Glad I finally started getting TGV showing on my notifications again! I’ve missed the channel pleasure to see you my friend!
11:43 If Raktajino is in that mug, Captain Sisko would be proud.
Great collaboration as usual, you guys have great chemistry. Loved the intro with Hugo ending up with cenobites. Hellraiser and Hellraiser 2 are quite quotable movies, btw. "We have such great sights to show you", "And to think I hesitated" etc, etc.
These collaboration videos are such an absolute treat!
I ended up getting an Archimede pilot watch (on mesh) because my research made me end up thinking the Archimede was the best-proportioned reinterpretation of the flieger out there. It's the first company to do a bronze flieger - but I've never wanted a bronze watch!
Three years later, it's still my favourite piece - and the lume does last all night.
Haven’t seen any TUG clips in a while, TGV has seriously stepped up the production value game 🔥🔥🔥
And what’s cool too about the Cooper is the almost immediate day change at midnight. The day wheel changes with quite a pop.
I own a Hager Flieger. Made in Maryland USA. I love this watch! Bought it for $550 5 years ago. It looks amazing and runs perfectly.
I have the exact same Benrus as you TGV, I might have to buy one of those new shirts, great design
I've been looking at the Islander watches. Wow! I love the choices, colours, bracelets, the lot. If it weren't for import duty and postage etc... I'd be seriously considering one.
Watching this to get away from all the Timepiece Gentlemen videos. TGV still my number one channel for watch content.
Love my islander pilot. Great value and very comfortable.
Value? What are you talking about?
@@jonathancorbett7882 My Islander Pilot watch was less than $200. Keeps plus 4 seconds and looks great. That's value.
Always a pleasure! and have to add a quote :
Robert Hill
51 minutes ago
This has quickly become one of my "must watch ASAP" series on RUclips
and a question yours Seiko Flightmaster it's automatic? do you have or helo with a reference number? Thank you
This makes my day at work so much better love these vids, keep them up TGV and Mark! Have a good 4th of July as well!
BEST INTRO EVER!! Loved it. Must gash.
I always look forward to drinking a gallon of coffee whilst watching you guys discuss watches each month. Keep up the good work 👌
Video time... here we go chaps 🙌🏻🍸
Seiko also made a Kinetic interpretation of the Spork which looks pretty cool as well. They can be had for a lot less than the automatic, which is fine with me as I really like Seiko Kinetic watches.
A lot of people think the Flieger was a pilots watch but it was actually a bombardier navigators watch. The navigator would sign out the watch from flight equipment prior to a mission and return it after their mission was complete.
Everyone loves Hugo!!! And TGV seems extra happy!
I am a pilot watch person. Most discussions on this topic mention readability and clarity as a key factor in a pilot watch. This is true. In addition to that is the precision of the dial card. There is nothing worse than markers which do not line up with the hour, minute and second hand all around the dial. It's a deal breaker.
Actually really love this series and am still quite amazed at Mark's watch knowledge
Another TGV-Marc watch buddy-movie home run, guys. Love the references to Broken Arrow, a great vehicle for crazy Travolta scenery chewing complemented by Christian Slater playing the sane one(!). Also love the Breitling Aerospace gen one, with its funky-hip typeface and eighties bezel accents. Like Marc, this is the first higher end watch I ever lusted after -- worn by a very senior colleague who could have afforded any watch he wanted, but chose the Aero for its lightness, accuracy, and flexibility for travel. Thanks again, guys.
Great choices, guys ! Love everyone of them !
That Stowa is amazing! I've recently looked around a bit for pilot watches and seperately on bronze watches for something to add to my collection. That just hit perfectly, will without a doubt be my next purchase =D
I really love your new 80‘s inspired intro music. Nice video too 👍
Surprised you missed the Glycine Airman. Enjoyed the content nonetheless. Thanks for sharing. Just might need to pick up a Marathon Navigator.
Great to see a Hamilton on the list! Such an overlooked timepiece. I bought myself the Hamilton Khaki Aviation (automatic, without the day on the top) for my 40th birthday.
Absolutely love it as it's not loud, brash & in your face!
I love this no nonsense wholesome content. I nearly lost my way to the dark side of all the grey market RUclips hype these days. This pulled me back to the light.