Whether you’re a globe-trotting commercial pilot, a solo explorer flying an ultralight or a wannabe spaceman watching ‘Apollo 13’ and wishing you could qualify for the astronaut program, one thing all these aviators have in common is the need for a durable, highly legible, accurate timepiece. The best aviation watches are rugged, reliable and affordable. They’re also highly functional, with features that suit the specific needs of different types of pilots and can endure drastic changes in pressure and temperature, as well as being protected from magnetic fields.

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While the term ‘aviator’ can be misleading, it essentially refers to any type of pilot that wants to wear a comprehensive suite of aeronautical instruments on their wrist, complete with compass bezels, slide rules and dual-time functions. This category of flight-inspired timepieces is some of the most complex on this list, and it’s also often the most expensive. Source : https://nanadc.com/how-to-invest-in-watches/

For those who want a robust, feature-packed and highly affordable pilot’s watch, Belgium-based microbrand Gavox offers the Avidiver – a homage to all things horologically beloved by the brand’s founder. Its flieger style hands and interior rotating bezel are inspired by the cockpit instrumentation you’d find in a plane, while an alarm, stopwatch, slide rule, solar compass and an altimeter round out the package. The latest version of the Gavox Avidiver is the GR-B200, which has an extra dial for displaying the GMT function, as well as new gyroscope-based auto-calibration and an improved battery life.

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