Del 4,539 Posted October 2, 2014 I picked up this vintage military/pilot-type watch today on a beautifully soft tan leather strap. It's 44mm by 12mm, is 10 ATM water resistance rated, has 22mm lugs and a 2-yr warranty. The dial is blue with with turquoise and mustard highlights between 12 and 3, and the second hand is orange. The dial and hands are also lumed-up. I'm very pleased with it! Two quick snaps below - what d'ya reckon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like a Mondaine I like it!! This watch gets Two Thumbs Up!!! :thumbsup2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted October 2, 2014 Interesting that there is no rotating bezel to go along with the color of the dial from 12 to 3. It's a good classic and pleasing design. having the crown @4 adds to the appeal. I also like the 10 ATM rating, more ATM is better, 2 more thumbs up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1108 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Very nice. What movement ? Enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted October 2, 2014 Really nice clean pilot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted October 2, 2014 Love it! Who makes it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like a Mondaine I like it!! This watch gets Two Thumbs Up!!! :thumbsup2: +1 Del Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like a Mondaine I like it!! This watch gets Two Thumbs Up!!! :thumbsup2: +1 Del Count me in +1 as well! Enjoy it Del! So I guess that adds up to 6 thumbs up between the 3 of us :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted October 2, 2014 Very Nice pickup Del ... like that a lot ...... yes where from ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz1872 28 Posted October 2, 2014 Looks great, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,539 Posted October 2, 2014 Thanks all! Ok, I'll come clean. I photoshopped out the brand name on the dial just to see what reaction I got! The watch is an inexpensive Fossil Aeroflite with quartz movement. I love the design though - retro yet modern too. I was looking for a blue-face watch and I just couldn't resist this when I saw it tonight and tried it on. £85 RRP, although you can get it even cheaper from some online shops (I couldn't be bothered waiting, plus the shop assistant was nice!). The real pics are here:- I'll do a proper photoshoot in decent light - these were quick snaps only with no lights, tripod or fuck all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Fossil Modaine homage? LOL You tricky Dick!!!! Still a nice watch thought. Great score!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jooost 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Nice and clean design. I've got the same with a cheap Tiemex watch I have. Good to wear when visiting customers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted October 2, 2014 Fossil has some great designs recently, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Fossil has some great designs recently, congrats! I agree. For a budget brand, they're doing retro right! Nice one, Del! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,539 Posted October 2, 2014 Thanks guys! Nice to know that you don't need to spend thousands on a gen watch to have something that looks and feels good, assuming that you're not a brand snob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted October 3, 2014 Brand snobs . . . us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted October 3, 2014 It still looks good with Fossil on the dial How's the lume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted October 3, 2014 A man who has a gen SOA44, yet can still appreciate the pleasant aesthetics of an economy brand. Quite respectable sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdietz 0 Posted October 3, 2014 Looks nicer and cleaner without the Fossil! Nice watch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted October 3, 2014 Brand snobs . . . us? So what do you think now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,589 Posted October 3, 2014 A man who has a gen SOA44, yet can still appreciate the pleasant aesthetics of an economy brand. Quite respectable sir! +1000 w/ Ishmael and the others, Del! Just fantastic! And, yes, you're right about brand snobs: if you're not one, this is an excellent pickup. Wear it in good health. dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,539 Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks all! Even if we don't have brand snobs, we certainly have movement snobs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
u4kuna 0 Posted October 12, 2014 Auto or Quartz ?Watch movement have this watch ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
