The love of my is a navy pilot and I want to know if I should get him a flight watch. Unless there is some thing better to give him as a gift.
2006-08-31 06:08:01 · 3 answers · asked by bohica2285 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
We're particular about the watches we wear (did wear), but also, they take a beating. I still have an old Bulova that I wore for many years... and it shows it. If it had been a gift I would have felt bad about it getting dinged-up. May I instead suggest a mahogany model of the aircraft he serves on. A friend of mine gave me one several years ago and it still occupies a respected (and ding-proof) spot on my mantle.
2006-08-31 06:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you ask what the best is, well I still own my 1968 Military Issue Hamilton watch. It has had one cleaning and the crystal replaced in the almost 40 years I have had it. I don't think there is a better watch made.
As far as modern watches I really like the Citizen "Blue Angel" watch. Perfect for a techy pilot as you almost have to have a degree in mechanical engineering to set it. However is has all the built in functions for pilots, and commemorates the Navy's Blue Angels on the back.
2006-08-31 13:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BEST WATCHES are made by Breitling ... http://www.breitling.com/
These watches are amongst the most accurate timepieces made http://people.timezone.com/msandler/Articles/CarlosFinalParadigm/FinalParadigm.html ... 12. Breitling Superquartz - 15s per year ... http://home.alltel.net/wb5apd/quartz-accuracy.html
The "Emergency & Emergency Mission" models have an emergency transmitter in case of a crash.
My dad gave me his, Breitling Colt. I wear it everyday, and it takes abuse with no signs of wear & tear. Aside from the replacement of the 8-year battery, this watch will last forever, and I'm sure it will be passed on to my future kids ~ grand children's children.
2006-08-31 13:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by r0bErT4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋