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Old 9th Mar 2009, 15:23
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corsair
 
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Of course there is no such thing as a good watch for flying or a 'pilot's' watch. There are fancy watches of course but they are as much jewellery as timepieces.

I'd like a Rolex maybe or some designer watch. I don't fancy the Breitling's much. Far too flashy and Walter Mittyish. Gadgets on watches are simply gimmicks. My current Pulsar, bought by my wife does the job nicely. I'd never have bought it though, usually preferring plain black Swatchs.

Some people get carried away with the whole pilot image thing, even pilots. They have the leather flying jacket and the special sunglasses and of course the watch. My 'flying' jacket, I bought in Aldi or Lidl. It's a blue workmans type jacket reversible it becomes high viz for the ramp. It even has detachable sleeves for summer days and it cost me all of €30. Add a cheap watch and you're ready to go.
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