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WATCHES: Question for all you Aviators
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Harrier Dude
Living the dream
GMan1976 said:
A fixed wing pilot on the bonus.:icon_smil
Harrier Dude
Living the dream
S.O.B. said:
At the moment, no. $18K for the long bonus, $12K(?)ish for the short bonus. When I took it it was $25/18 for f/w, $7/3 for r/w. My buddy at the next desk over from me is on the $7 while I'm on the $25. Makes for lots of fun jokes!
JIMMY
Registered User
anyone know where you can get one of theses?
Honestly, i think its a bad a$$ looking watch. its just plane and simple.
so far this is the only thing ive been able to find and buy
lol, $25 bucks from timex... but its plastic...
...dont worry, i have a citizen skyhawk too... saving up for an omega speedmaster (someday).
Honestly, i think its a bad a$$ looking watch. its just plane and simple.
so far this is the only thing ive been able to find and buy
lol, $25 bucks from timex... but its plastic...
...dont worry, i have a citizen skyhawk too... saving up for an omega speedmaster (someday).
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TXHusker05
Guest
I have had a Citizen Blue Angel watch for the last six years, it is durable. Never needed to change the battery, the glass isn't scratched, the metal band only broke once when I got hit with a pitch playing baseball with it on. It is a great day to day watch and nice enough to wear for dress up.
I am thinking about buying an ecodrive but who needs ecodrive when I haven't even needed to change a battery in six years.
I am thinking about buying an ecodrive but who needs ecodrive when I haven't even needed to change a battery in six years.
eBay .... seriously, they are periodically up for auction.jpaviator said:anyone know where you can get one of theses?
Honestly, i think its a bad a$$ looking watch. its just plane and simple.
Why, where do you think I got mine?? --- Also my commission, my Wings, my flight jackets, and, and, and, *breathless now *, and my khakis and my brown shoes ???
Harrier Dude
Living the dream
TXHusker05 said:
You're probably about due. I had a regular Navihawk (upgraded to Omega X-33) and it sh!t the bed at about 6 years. You can change the battery yourself (I did), just be sure to seal it right if you're ever going to dive with it. I've taken it to 105' since I replaced the battery, no problem.
look at www.hamiltonwatch.com and check out the field mechanical under the khaki collection and then look for a dealer. pretty much the exact same watch, just new in the box.jpaviator said:anyone know where you can get one of theses?
Honestly, i think its a bad a$$ looking watch. its just plane and simple.
so far this is the only thing ive been able to find and buy
lol, $25 bucks from timex... but its plastic...
...dont worry, i have a citizen skyhawk too... saving up for an omega speedmaster (someday).
or, google hamilton khaki...and here's the first result:
http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/H69419933.asp
Citizen Blue Angels
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I have this one. It's a nice watch, but the face does have some scratches and it weighs about 7.5 lbs (my left arm is much stronger than my right since owning it).
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I have this one. It's a nice watch, but the face does have some scratches and it weighs about 7.5 lbs (my left arm is much stronger than my right since owning it).
FatKid
Registered User
I have a Breitling B-1. It is the best. However, I never used it it the jet. If you are hell bent on getting one wait until you go one cruise and the Breitling rep does an Airwing order. Also, with the internet, local dealers are willing to negotiate on price. I got mine for $2000 when they first came out, retail was $2500, now I think they are around $1500.
Features:
Full function wizz wheel
Never used it, cockpit math = approximate & divide by 60
NVD compatable lighting
NVDs are focused at infinity so you can't read your watch with them anyway.
Too pretty to risk scratching up on preflight or in the jet
Best watch: $30 Timex from the NEX. If you get the Velcro band make sure it doesn't come off and fod the jet, also it starts to stink after a while.
Features:
Full function wizz wheel
Never used it, cockpit math = approximate & divide by 60
NVD compatable lighting
NVDs are focused at infinity so you can't read your watch with them anyway.
Too pretty to risk scratching up on preflight or in the jet
Best watch: $30 Timex from the NEX. If you get the Velcro band make sure it doesn't come off and fod the jet, also it starts to stink after a while.
FatKid said:
I got my B-1 in UAE and got a better deal than any I had seen elsewhere. I got it for 1900 I have seen them retailed for anyhwere between 2500 and 3200. I wore my flying preflighting etc and yes it did scratch a bit but I am sending mine back for a thorough cleaning and buffing.
I think what they mean by NVD compatible is that it wont bloom out your goggles more so than you will be able to read your watch. Most indiglo type watch lights wont screw with the gogs so it is a mute point but a great watch.
