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Big Watch for Graduation

Ken_gone_flying

"I live vicariously through myself."
pilot
Contributor
You might consider a Citizen Navihawk. Couple of hundred bucks, has many functions, and looks nice. DON'T get the Blue Angel edition. That's kind of cheesey.


I have this watch and I love it. Agreed, avoid the Blue Angels addition.
 

Schnugg

It's gettin' a bit dramatic 'round here...
None
Super Moderator
Contributor
Do you guys read the OP or what?:D

Yes, but what loving father ever really is constrained by something so basic as money.

$1000 or $2000...it's almost the same 20 years down the road... :D
 

BACONATOR

Well-Known Member
pilot
Contributor
You might consider a Citizen Navihawk. Couple of hundred bucks, has many functions, and looks nice. DON'T get the Blue Angel edition. That's kind of cheesey.


Hey! Screw you guys! My parents got me the Blue Angels edition for me last Chanukkah after I got picked up for SNA. It's not cheesy!:D

I like it, and other than being painted a dark blue and yellow, and a TINY flag on the face saying "Blue Angels" it doesn't even really advertise the Blues. It's a sweet watch. Photovoltaic face, token wizz-wheel and other cool features = awesome.



EDIT: Didn't read the post thoroughly enough. I got the Eco-Drive, not the Navihawk, but my post is still valid.
 

phrogpilot73

Well-Known Member
Please note, I do not own the Blue "I'm really gay" Angels Citizen watch. However, Citizen does make some good watches for a reasonable price. I myself am wearing a Citizen Nighthawk EcoDrive. It does the same crap as the Navihawk, only a little less traditional of a design. I like it. I wear it more than my Omega (only so the Omega doesn't get banged up). For the record, when I fly it's a Casio G-Shock for me.
 

Harrier Dude

Living the dream
I wear my Omega all the time, even when I fly. If it gets "banged up", so what? I bought it to wear, and wear it I shall.

By the way, it's in the shop because the crown fell off. That was an effect of using it all the time, not by anything that flying did to it.

I'm wearing my Citizen until the Omega comes back.
 

Brett1

Banned
I am a real big fan of Rolex submariner series. They are tough and hold value for years. I have been ejected from a race boat while wearing mine and it held up very well. Rolex also offers a refurb service to bring the watch back into new condition. It is a big deal for this young man, I would think that an investment in a Roley would be warranted. Stainless subs can be bought in the $3-4000 range, two tone for about $5500. Money well spent IMHO.

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scoober78

(HCDAW)
pilot
Contributor
It is a big deal for this young man, I would think that an investment in a Roley would be warranted. Stainless subs can be bought in the $3-4000 range, two tone for about $5500. Money well spent IMHO.

Yeah...but the OP may not make your porn star/pole dancing defense lawyer income.:D
 

MasterBates

Well-Known Member
The perfect cheap pilot watch for everyday use. By that, I wear it everyday. Bag, civvies, SDBs, etc. For those of us who are not making the lawyer/hinge money.

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Yeah, 2 months of Manatee food could pay for a Rolex... Believe me, I know.
 

badger16

Well-Known Member
None
I was quite surprised with Hamilton watches. The khaki x wind automatic is a "pilot" specific watch and is really nice looking. the Regatta and the Twilight were also models I thought were pretty cool. The nice thing for if you are going to wear it to work, is the face is sapphire crystal and is a 9 on the hard scale. Meaning only diamond will scratch it. At least that is what the shop dealer told me. That and it is made in America with Swiss insides. They were in the 1000-1,500 range, and I'm sure you could talk them down.
 
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