Kienzle Pilotimer KM-419
The Kienzle Pilotimer KM-419 is an automatic pilot’s watch with a 44mm case and a Japanese-made Seiko movement.
Kienzle brand history
A brief history of the watch brand Kienzle, founded in Germany in 1822, now principally an Italian company.
Fortis Flieger F-39 and F-41 Automatic pilot’s watches
The new Fortis Flieger Automatic is a tough and stylish pilot’s watch, with a distinctive rotating bezel that adds an extra time zone function.
Hangar Italy SF-260 EA pilot’s watch
The Hangar Italy SF-260 EA pilot’s watch is a tribute to a trainer aircraft on which many pilots destined for the Italian Air Force learn to fly. A classic pilot’s timepiece that can be personalised, and costs €299.
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto vs Breitling Navitimer Automatic
The new Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto features a circular slide rule, similar to Breitling’s Navitimer. The Hamilton watch costs less. Let’s take a look at the differences.
Fumagazzi watches
Fumagazzi is an unusual Italian watch brand with a very amusing website and some interesting mechanical timepieces – certified as gluten-free. Here are two models, a pilot’s watch and a pilot’s chrono.
Interview with CIGA Design on the Full Hollow skeleton watch
An interview with Mike from CIGA Design UK on the Full Hollow mechanical skeleton watch, which combines award-winning design with accessible pricing.
echo/neutra Cortina 1956 chronograph watch
The Cortina 1956 chronograph by Italian brand echo/neutra is a splendid timepiece, a fine design with two distinctive colour schemes. Swiss movement, great price.
Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition
The Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition is a beautiful watch, a loving tribute to a classic chronograph, with a prestigious hand-wound movement.
Memphis Belle B17F chronograph
The B17F chronograph made by Italian company Memphis Belle follows the classic “Bundeswehr” pattern of air force chronographs. It is powered by the Swiss Valjous 7750 calibre.
Panzera Hornet Special Flieger 46 pilot’s watch
The Panzera Hornet Special Flieger 46 is an accessibly-priced, generously sized pilot’s watch with an automatic movement by Seiko. Good looks and original design.
Code 41 X41
Are Code 41 watches any good? The brand invests a lot into social media advertising, and proclaims its X41 watch as “Swiss watchmaking 2.0”. But is the X41 really Swiss, and is it worth its €5,500 price tag?
Longines Spirit pilot’s watch
The Longines Spirit is the closest thing to a classic pilot’s watch in the brand’s collection. The three-hand version has a chronometer-certified movement.
Orologi Calamai MKIII Blue Pilot’s Watch
The MKIII Blue by Orologi Calamai is a 38-mm pilot’s watch with an attractive blue dial, a Swiss-made automatic movement, and a blue leather strap.
SIET 49 Meccanica Firenze hand-wound watch
The SIET 49, presented at Watches of Italy 2020, has a pilot’s watch aesthetic, and it is built by an Italian. precision engineering company.
Watches of Italy, a new show for Italian watchmaking
The first edition of Watches of Italy held in Tortona, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2020, Italian artisanal watchmakers and brands. Con testo in italiano a fondo pagina.
Longines Master Collection Avigation L2.640.4
The Longines Avigation L2.640.4 is an attractive take on the large-size pilot’s watch at 47.5 mm diameter. Hand wound, it dates to 2000-2010.
Patria Brigadier Chrono – a new military-style chronograph
The Patria Brigadier Chrono is a flyback chronograph with a Swiss column-wheel movement. It is the first watch in the revival of the Patria brand.
Hands-on review of the Xiaomi CIGA Design Full Hollow affordable skeleton watch
The Xiaomi CIGA Design Full Hollow is one of the first Chinese mechanical skeleton watches with a cool, contemporary look.
Stowa Flieger Verus Sport 43
The Stowa Flieger Verus Sport 43 is a superb hybrid, a pilot watch with 20 atm sport watch water resistance.