What do you think of this?

[al1991]

I'm thinking of treating myself to another watch after Christmas, what do you think of this?

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-pr...

Any opinions or alternative suggestions are more than welcome.

[andy tims]

al1991 said:

what do you think of this?

Sorry to be blunt but its a Navitimer wannabe

[al1991]

andy tims said:

al1991 said:

what do you think of this?

Sorry to be blunt but its a Navitimer wannabe

Haha I do seem to be drawn to Navitimer lookalikes.

I actually chose this one thinking it was a little bit different!

ETA: Wish I could afford the real deal

Edited by al1991 on Monday 22 November 23:43

[sneijder]

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-pilo...

I'd go for a Seiko pilots watch if I were you, avoid the 87 quid ones IIRC the paint comes off the bezel quite easily.

This is something I've had bookmarked for a while : ://www.pilotur.dk/english/index_files/Page899.htm

Loads more : http://www.pilotur.dk/english/index_files/Page498....

In short, I think there's better choices for the same / not much more money.

[al1991]

sneijder said:

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-pilo...

I'd go for a Seiko pilots watch if I were you, avoid the 87 quid ones IIRC the paint comes off the bezel quite easily.

This is something I've had bookmarked for a while : ://www.pilotur.dk/english/index_files/Page899.htm

Loads more : http://www.pilotur.dk/english/index_files/Page498....

In short, I think there's better choices for the same / not much more money.

Interesting, Seiko pilots were my first choice, then I moved on to looking at Citizens.

[al1991]

Happy ending, just bought one of these off eBay:

http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...

[Corpulent Tosser]

NeMiSiS said:

Someone here bought one of those, we were asking why the numbers were mirrored, I think we go the answer too.

What was the answer ?

[andy_s]

NeMiSiS said:

I forgot, let me look for it.

Some original watches were used as artillery test watches and were used in conjunction with photography. The dials were 'mirrored' so the time could be told by the negative. There was only a small batch designated to an German Artillery testing regiment during WWII.

[ShadownINja]

andy tims said:

al1991 said:

what do you think of this?

Sorry to be blunt but its a Navitimer wannabe

Not only that but seems pointless if you can't actually use the slide rule. Yes, I know most diving watches are not worn by scuba divers but at least they have the option of using the rotating bezel for other things. Telemetre and Tachymetre scales are also useful outside of firing cannons and stage 3 rocket booster... Fact is, it makes the dial look really cluttered. That said, I like the hands and the 24 hour dial.

[al1991]

NeMiSiS said:

andy_s said:

NeMiSiS said:

I forgot, let me look for it.

Some original watches were used as artillery test watches and were used in conjunction with photography. The dials were 'mirrored' so the time could be told by the negative. There was only a small batch designated to an German Artillery testing regiment during WWII.

Thanks.

Thanks, very interesting.

Watch came today, my first auto, very nice!

[sneijder]

Is now a bad time to mention the discount Werners give to PH users ?

[al1991]

sneijder said:

Is now a bad time to mention the discount Werners give to PH users ?

Nah, got it second hand off the bay