I think the Longines Spirit is a great contender. Great value for being Chronometer, silicone hairspring and 64 hr power reserve

Laco definitely should’ve been there, especially with their basic collection

I once went to a Citizen boutique store nearby and asked if they have any pilot watches like the Nighthawk and Skyhawk. After she showed me some, she promptly asked me if I was a pilot. *I just nodded convincingly.*

Fortis makes nice pilot watches too, I really enjoy the couple I have. Thanks for the video!

I am a real pilot and let me tell you, the watch most pilots use (not me of course) is made by Apple. 😂

you forgot Zenith Pilot Type 20 GMT. One of my favorite all time watches.

I'm learning alot by watching your videos. Thank you Teddy.

When I think pilots watch....IWC should be the first brand to think of

I am Captain for American Airlines, so being a professional pilot and owning several of these watches, I can tell what real pilots prefer to use. It’s the Apple Watch. Honestly. The amount of info we get on the Apple Watch, the ease of use, clarity. I have the same conversation with all the other captains, we all have expensive luxury pilot watches but we all prefer the Apple Watch. I have to say, I have the absolute best job in the world. It is an amazing career and I feel blessed to have to life.

In my opinion you left a very good option in this category, the Alpina Startimer. I own 3 variants of this watch and it is amazing and for the money you can’t beat them. Nice video, keep the good work my friend!

Great video Teddy. As a pilot I've owned several of these to include the Oris, Glycine Airman, and currently use the Tudor GMT. I would love a GMT Master II and I really appreciate the X-33 although I'm partial to the Gen II. The Navi and IWCs are classics. I see a lot of other pilots also wear the Skyhawk and I'd like to add that the Aerospace is still a popular watch in the pilot community (though I know this is titled this BEST, not the most COMMON). Also can't go wrong with a basic G-Shock 5600 or 9052 which was (not sure if it still is) government issue in mil pilot training. -mil/Part 121

I just got today the Orient Pilot, same as the one in the video. It‘s my first ever automatic watch and i can‘t stop looking at it :))

Got the alpina startimer 40mm based off your review for 495 new. The best bang for buck pilot watch! Applied indices or death!

my choice for affordable pilot it still STOWA

As a pilot the only thing you really use, other than accurate time, is GMT. I chose the original Grand Seiko SBGE001. Having a true GMT and more time lines in the dial is actually useful. Now there are many new GS models that might fit you better, but there are no units with better movements than GS.

Surprised you didn't mention the Sinn 556A. I've always like the simplicity of the 556 models better than the 105. Cool to see the Oris ProPilot mentioned. I just ordered one with the blue dial. Can't wait to get it!

As a former pilot i found: 1. 12, 24 hour and 0-60 dials , 2. Moveable bezel to set time at destination or GMT |?ZULU time, 3. sweep second and 4. luminous dial to be the minimum I needed for day and night flying.

I just snagged a Oris big crown in black pvd for $700. Very excited to get it. I believe it was your channel that introduced the brand to me. Thanks!

Your channel has really benefited from your relationship with Bob's. Your approach has always been really great and relatable. Now you/we have access to everything out there. Well done TB.

Was waiting for you to mention the Cartier Santos! A lot of history with that piece. I know you can't get to everything :) Great vid!

The Orient GMT looks like a really nice watch. Hard to come by now and they are above MSRP if you can find one now.

I think the Fortis Flieger Collection is missing, they are an important brand for many pilots out there! 😎👌

Great list! The Seiko Flightmaster (SNA411) is another great budget option. It's discontinued, but hopefully they revive it soon, and it's still available on a lot of shops for about $300.

I own an Alpina Startimer.. It's almost similar on specs with the Oris big crown at a lesser price point..

I’m still desperately waiting for you to mention my beloved Longines Spirit... hopefully in the next video lol

Glycine Airman Bronze GMT - A beautiful piece!

Fortis B42 and Citizen Avion.

Super excited you mentioned Sangin! They're great and worth searching for them

Bell & Ross instrument series

Aside from the Stova, I can't say any of the watches mentioned here appeal to me. Most are a bit too far away from what I would consider a pilots watch. For me, Messerschmitt makes some very cool pilots watches. Laco would be my choice for an original style flieger. I'm very curious about Dekla watches. Look like great value for money.

I'm a big fan of the IWC Spit Fire. Lovely piece.

Great episode today. Love this genre. Think it’s a fantastic idea to sell pre-owned. 👌🏻👍🏻

Another vote for Fortis. Why they don't get more love I can't figure out.

Glycine Airman is definitely underrated.

the san martin flieger has insane lume. sapphire crystal 200m water resistance for $150

Teddy, I love the way revolutionized watch buying for watch enthusiasts! You're the AD of the future!

How in the world is the IWC mark whatever not on this list!?! That is THE entry-level luxury pilot's watch.

Great move with the used watch section - a great point of difference Teddy - well done. The Tudor GMT, although not strictly a pilot style watch is my pick!!! Keep 'em coming!

I have a really hard time seeing a watch as an "aviation" watch without a functional manual flight computer on the bezel. Citizen, Breitling, Seiko and Victorinox offer this. Maybe more. I have one of the original Citizen Navihawks and it still works great after over 20 years. The manual flight computer coupled with the analog and digital displays is truly helpful when working as a pilot. Assuming the pilot learned using the computer. Mostly digital devices these days I'm afraid. To those who don't know, a manual flight computer is a circular slide rule. It has a logarithmic scale and can do calculations like multiply, divide, square root, fuel burn, time-speed-distance, etc. They often also have tick marks for conversions including nautical mile-statue mile-kilometer, US gallons-Imperial gallons-liters (for fuel and oil), weights, temperatures, etc. To one who knows how to use it, it is faster than a calculator. Pilots can make passenger announcements using a watch with a manual flight computer as our on-board flight computers don't use statute miles or kilometers. Other quick calculations for contingencies are great using this type of watch. For more info look up the "E6B" flight computers. Lots of different proprietary names that do, basically, the same thing. Having a digital display that easily switches between selected time zones, while the analog hands keep another time zone is perfect. I fail to see how a chronometer or diving watch can compare.

You definitely need a manual with that Citizen.

I like all of these!! I love Chronographs because I use them to Navigate and Aviate!! Thanks Teddy For a fantastic Video! I love Marathon! I also Love Glycine!! And, I can not forget my Citizen or Casio Watches! Stowa Flieger I like! Main thing I like is Black Dial White Hands - High Contrast! Sinn - an awesome Time piece! Many Luxury Timepieces. Seiko, Citizen, Many Time pieces are awesome. I Love Omega, Omega Skywalker X33. I love Breitling Watches!!

The Sinn 103 is the perfect, “new vintage look” Pilot’s chronograph watch. Love that classic acrylic crystal and includes the workhorse Valjoux 7750 movement.

I must hate all those tiny numbers and busy or large watches because out of all these, the only ones I would consider is that simple Hamilton and the Tudor/Rolex GMT!

I really enjoyed this, thank you. It seems to me that, as you say, the interpretation of "pilot" watch is something to consider. There does seem to be overlap between "pilot", "traveler" and "heritage" watches.

Amazing selections. And great job w the used watch sales - some very nice watches there too.

For fighter pilot functionality it’s simply the Garmin fenix X. Durable, easy to read, accurate…most pilot watches are more aesthetics with less practical application, which is fine.

Teddy did you buy any GameStop stock?

Great selection of watches! I´d add 1 more Citizen: the Nighthawk!

The problem with the IWC big pilot: it may be better than a Laco Augsburg. But it definitely is not 38 times as good, which it better be to justify the purchase...

My new Pilot watch cost 30 euros. Timex. The Brietling was the only useful one but it has a messed up face and bezel. It is difficult to find a good bezel watch with white numbers on a black dial. Mine is on my channel, It really is the part I just hate the fingers, plane white would have been much better. I am a pilot and I use the bezel all the time. The Marathon is nice but again the bezel is numbered wrong.

Citizen nighthawk would be my pick for the best affordable pilots watch. Eco drive, gmt function, 200m WR and great build quality.

cartier santos the first pilot watch if i remember

Teddy - good watch, good shirt and good review. I liked it 👍

Zenith Heritage Pilot Type 20 chrono - very clean dial chrono so you can actually read it. All it needs is a Zulu time.

Enjoyed the video. Love the facts and comparisons. My current favorite watch is the Breitling Headwind that I've had for over 15 years. Still runs like a champ and 1/3 the price of the Navitimer...

Citizen, seiko, smart watch and breitling

I would re-think the GMT until Tudor officially announces the date wheel issue has been resolved. I had to recently return mine after the date wheel failed for a 2nd time. The AD was awesome and took it back. I bought the Pelagos and love it.

My Fat Lady 16760 does it for me, it's my daily wearer and my favorite piece... great video Brother !

I got the Orient at a discount for $140. Best purchase, I love the piece!

I just want a Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph 1. Maverick's watch in both Top Gun movies. The holy grail pilot watch.

Please do a video on larger 48mm and above for us bigger guys that also collect watches. My wrist is 9.75 and 41-45mm watches look tiny on me. Right now, I mostly have low key Breitling watches, Pilot Type 20s and a Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 49mm. I am unable to find real detailed info on larger non gaudy watches-

I'm actually torn between that Orient, the Marathon, and the A-15 from Bulova.... a part of me wants to wait for the A-15, but the specs, and discount, of the marathon, has me thinking. And that curveball of the Orient.... damn man. You , TGV, Just one more watch and Bens watch club got me thinking of many thing I did not know in the watch world and for that I thank you

With no long history or in-house movement, I don't expect Bell & Ross BR 03-94 to be a best but it's such a cool piece and the square shape is so comfortable.

For under $1K, I would recommend the Farer Cayley. Great size 39.5mm and a California dial with fabulous lume.

Yes, the Zenith Pilot type20 is a very beautiful watch! I can not ignore that i wish that watch ❤️ The best in this video, but it is my taste, the Breitling Navitimer.

You forgot Cartier Santos. It is the original pilot’s watch.

Love IWC!

I only just noticed that when using subtitles 'Miyota' becomes 'Yoda'. The movement is strong with this one.

I purchased a Tudor GMT last week and in just under a week the date wheel problem surfaced. This is unacceptable from an entry luxury watch priced at $4,050. I have read that Tudor delayed the watch due to knowing of this issue and still sold the product. Tudor has yet to release a statement and reason why for this failure. My other gripe is that the watch bracelet has no half links and only three micro links. Depending on the temperature, the bracelet will either feel too tight or slightly loose in my opinion. Yes the watch does look very nice but feels a bit chunky. At the end of the day I can't recommend the watch.

WOW from 36mm to 46.2mm what a huge selection size to consider... great review! 😎👍🏼💨

Longines Avigation Bigeye is what have been wearing everyday. A great looking pilot style watch with an interesting back story

Love the X-33, don’t usually see it on these channels!

Awesome channel and videos, Teddy, thanks!

you forgot the fantastic yema flygraf pilot but great video as usual

For under $600 I would go with the Steinhart Nav B Uhr 44mm with the ETA 6498 movement and for about $1200 the Laco Dortmund 45mm for historic significance and staying true to design.

You can get a GMT complication on just about any type of watch, that doesn't turn it into it a pilot watch.

Hold in my hands the Tudor Black Bay GMT and was amazed on the quality. A pitty it is tii big at 41mm.

I did not expect to see the K2 in this. Sangin for the win!

Citizen eco drive pilot watch is in my collection. You didn't mention Zenith, just awesome

Hi Taddy, another great episode. Can you please do top 38mm or 36-38mm watches. Thanks

Teddy please do a review on the Richard Harvey Watch Company’s “Attitude”.

I think this is one of your best videos ever !! Please , may you make one other similar to this one, but for scuba/ diving/ swimming please ?? I mind, unknown brands , high quality, traditional anD affordable? Thanks Bunch of good looking!! (I'm your fan 2 months ago, from México)

Love this! Love the IWC pilot watches as well. Wonder who has won the give-away 🤔

Excellent Video Helps me clarify many things Any chance of you doing a review for the Seiko Willard ??

I don't know what the Rolex GMT II has but I think is stunning. Love the color variations.

Amazing video as always! Inspiring me to make videos again!

Great video. Love that Marathon!

Fortis diserved a mention I think.

GMT Master 2 (not a prayer of being able to buy one from a Rolex dealer ) followed by the Tudor GMT ...Great idea re the used section on your site, I’m off to have a look

I have the Orient. It's very good and very traditional.

Longines Spirit it's an awesome pilot watch!

Teddy, you put me on to Muhle - there Terrasport GMT is beautiful. Seems like there is some good history there as well.

Is the Rolex GMT really a pilots watch ? It’s certainly not marketed as one , the dial is not so clear to read either

Teddy back in the house 🏠

Some more affordable alternatives would be: Seiko Flightmaster Casio Edifice EF-527D-1AVEF Casio Mtp-Sw320D-1A

My pilot’s watch wish list (I fly for work): Automatic 38-39mm UTC window 1-12 Arabic Titanium No chronograph So far I’ve only come up with IWC IW3251, and not sure if it is available with a Titanium case. Anyone have any other suggestions? I’m shopping for a watch to use until retirement (20+ years left). Thank you!

Escapement Time Pilot Watch, with sapphire crystal and ETA movement, for $290. Steinhart Nav-B Uhr line with manual wind.

My only problem with my BB GMT is that it feels a little small on me. I'm a large guy, so a 45 or so is usually what fits me best. But having a watch with Zulu on it is basically a necessity as a pilot

That Glycine has an acrylic crystal FYI, it's the vintage re-issue model. It's nice looking, but basically useless, no water resistance of any sort.

That pre owned idea is great!