subject: Special Aviator Watches [print this page] They are also called pilot watches and are actually very similar to dive watches. Sometimes they are bought by people that have nothing to do with flying or diving but they find them so interesting.
There are several types of aviator watches. The first watches of this type were given to pilots from World War II and the Vietnam War. These watches were plain, simple 12/24 military timekeepers with no chronographic feature. This is actually the reason why one cannot say that these were really a pilot watches as the chronographic feature is a necessity when flying a plane with basic instrumentation.
A pilot has many needs that that have to be met by an aviator watch. As pilots have to know the time in different time-zones, this type of watch has dials and displays that can be changed according to where they are flying. Another important feature is the visibility. This is the reason why most of these watches are large and have a black background which contrasts well with the hands.
There are aviator watches that can be also used as chronometers. For a pilot it is very important to have accurate timing and this is why it is very important for them to have a watch that is reliable. These types of watches are designed to work even in extreme conditions like heat or freezing temperatures. A watch like this can function even in moments of humidity and they are sometimes water-resistant. There are also aviator watches that are given to astronauts but they have special features that make them usable in space.
People are very interested in buying aviator-related items such as aviator sun-glasses, aviator jackets and many other accessories including watches. This watch has become very popular especially after some designers have created special aviator watches with special ornaments. So if you are interested in purchasing this type of watch or some other types you have a variety of choices where to pick from.
