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Old 9th Mar 2009, 09:07
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Fratemate
 
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Yep, I'm in the same boat as VK2TVK. I've got one of the dual analogue/digital Casio watches and it's great for the flying job. Dual time is very useful. I leave the digital bit on 'home' and then just change the hands to local time. I know it's much easier on the Breitling and Citizen 'pilot' watches but I don't think that justifies £1000. I want, and have, an alarm (it's got two but I only ever use one). I want, and have, a stopwatch for the twice yearly run and I want to be able to see what day it is, as I always remember the date but never the day.

I once sat in DXB with a Breitling Aerospace on my wrist. I'd promised myself when I got my first command I'd get one and knew exactly the design I liked. I was offered the watch at an acceptable price but, even though it's what I thought I always wanted, when I sat there and admired it's featherlight(ness) I just could not justify spending (then) £800 on a watch that looks good but really doesn't do anything more than a £50 Casio.

Buy a Casio and spend £950 on beer
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