Best Aviation watches to buy in 2019

Tremendous technology progress resulted in fewer traditional watches, as most of the people replaced them with phones, smart watches such as galaxy watch, phones and other electronic devices as iPad.

This trend pushed watchmaking companies to explore other spaces being left alone/ignored by the technology. Today most of the watchmaking companies have a specialty in making aviation and dive watches. Aviation is a dynamic industry that moves a large number of people and luggage from one place to another in a short time. Air defense is also the most important and first line of defense against any hostile activity toward a sovereign country. Aviation industry keeps updating with technology to improve the efficiency, safety, and speed of travel. We see planes replaced or grounded by air travel companies and the inclusion of new jets in the military fleet to increase their defensive power as technology progresses. Pilot watches are very helpful because of their features like accurate timekeeping, big hands, and number, anti-magnetic case, shock resistance, chronograph, GMT function. In the air its all about perfect timing from estimated time of arrival to point of no return. Pilot watches are not only handy they are very attractive due to their aviation inspired dials.

Even though pilots rely on their precise instruments fixed in the cockpit to navigate or note time for different events, aviation watch is a must for any careful pilot cause you never know when something goes wrong or to match the accuracy of the instrument. Here is a list of top pilot watches that will serve as a starting point for you, if you are looking for an aviation watch in 2019.

IWC Pilot Midnight Automatic Chronograph

This watch has 79320 automatic movements with 44-hour power reserve. Featuring blue dial with luminous hands and numeral hour markers mounted in a stainless steel case, this watch comes with a brown calfskin leather strap. It has a day and date display at the 3 o’clock position. Three subdials chronograph displaying: 60 seconds, 30-minute, and 12 hours are nicely placed on the dial.

Breitling Exospace B55

Exospace B55 has a smartphone built-in to enhance its functionality of the watch. It has an exclusive caliber that is equipped with a range of original functions for pilots and yachtsman. It has a titanium case, 100-meter water resistance, sapphire crystal, low power Bluetooth and dedicated smartphone application for transferring useful data. This watch has a countdown timer, ability to have 7 daily alarms and CountDown or CountUp Clock for maximum 100 hours with independent alarm. It can record flight times and memorize departure and arrival times.

Bell & Ross BR 01-92 STEEL

The Bell & Ross BR01-92 watch is a high tech mechanical watch that comes with a sporty design. This watch is robust and sophisticated. The square shape is inspired by aviation instruments. It has satin brushed steel 46mm case and screw in crown. The black dial has white numerals, index, and hands covered with a luminescent coating. The dial is protected by anti-reflective sapphire glass. It is water resistant with a 100-meter rating. Black rubber and heavy-duty synthetic fabric straps make this model look sporty and durable.

Hamilton H64715535 Khaki Pilot

The Khaki Pilot is a large watch, not ridiculously large. This model has a 46mm polished stainless steel case, automatic self-winding movement, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and leather strap. Black dial minutes in white numerals and hours with white index marks. The minutes give a raised feeling and add ease in readability. Index markings and hands have a luminous coating. It is waterproof up to 50 meters.

Zenith 031930681.21C Pilot Watch

It is as functional as it looks. The watch features stainless steel case, black dial and a beautiful brown leather strap with white stitching line. The black dial has luminescent hands and big easy to read numerals in white color. The dial also has a secondary seconds dial at 9’o clock. It comes with an automatic movement with 50 hours of power backup reserve. It is water resistant at 100 meters.