Pilot watches- Which one is better?

[skagen]

There isnt really any recommended aviation watches. Its based on your budget and preferences.

[roguehog]

I did a comparison between my 3717 and the laco Kiel some time ago. I must say, for half the price of the 3717, the laco,Kiel is a pretty vfm piece.

http://roguehogticktock.blogspot.sg/...l-and-iwc.html

[withasmile]

thanks!

[withasmile]

budget around 1 grand + for automatic?

[princepodgy]

have to be IWC Big Pilot Top Gun or IWC Pilots Double Chronograph Top Gun...

[ironandwine]

I vote for Laco out of all the brands you listed. Or better yet save for an IWC top gun as previously mentioned! IMHO its the pilot watch to get!

[roguehog]

budget around 1 grand + for automatic?

You choices are pretty much limited to Steinhart non-chrono range and laccos using miyota engines. I'm assuming you are looking for brand new pieces.

[profzhu]

anyone here with a stowa can recommend if i should get an automatic or hand wound? and how is the resale value of the watch?

[DiedGorgeous]

Stowa Pilot watch seem to be stuck with only 40mm. When it comes to pilot, bigger is better =D. I personally prefer hand-wound.

[ac_wong75]

Stowa Pilot watch seem to be stuck with only 40mm. When it comes to pilot, bigger is better =D. I personally prefer hand-wound.

Agree with Bro above Pilot Watches are historically big watches like 50 mm plus if I am not wrong. They have been down sized now as it is more of a accessory now. I would prepfer the steinharts with 47mm size. That said, Laco still make good pilt watches, after all they were one of the original 5 manufacutuers for the Luftwaffe .

[DiedGorgeous]

55mm to be exact. The first of the many. Right now, most have been downsize to fulfill our everyday wear. Personally, I like steinharts 47mm but they don't have rich history like laco does. Although Laco doesn't make any 47mm but they do have 45mm. Which is good enough IMO. =D

[roguehog]

Steinhart's 47mm case has relatively straight lugs that will look too huge on smaller wrists due to he overhang. I can't remember how's laco's but the laco Kiel (44mm)that I have has very nicely curved lugs that wrap around the wrist really well.

[pegasi]

Steinhart's 47mm case has relatively straight lugs that will look too huge on smaller wrists due to he overhang. I can't remember how's laco's but the laco Kiel (44mm)that I have has very nicely curved lugs that wrap around the wrist really well.

Depends on model - the Laco's ETA type A & B pilots have the straightest lugs that are true to its original design.

[DiedGorgeous]

The choice between Laco and stein hart is tough, price wise too =).

[roguehog]

The choice between Laco and stein hart is tough, price wise too =).

Price-wise too? I thought laco is more ex. I just compared the prices on a local ad's website.
Apple to apple, laco more ex. But I also prefer laco's build quality and finish.