Today's watch is this Awesome Sottomarino Pilotare big pilot watch. My wife bought me this for Christmas but gave it to me early since she knew I had been looking at these for months and would be very excited. She was right!
This watch is a homage to the classic Flieger Aviator watches of WWII. This watch is a very large 47mm and it has a large crown and a hacking movement meaning the second hand stops when you pull out the crown. This was essential for a precise time setting and synchronizing of the watch. The large crown enables the watch to be wound while wearing leather flying gloves. The dial was inspired by the Type B Flieger which had numerals 5-55.
I was worried about being able to wear a 47mm watch since my wrist is only about 6.5"
I really didn't need to worry at all. Lucky for me I have a wide flat wrist and this watch sits on it perfectly! This knowledge has opened the door for a lot more big watches for me! Muwahahahaha!
My pilotare features an automatic mechanical movement, good lume, seconds at 9, clear case back, and a small date window. I like the fact the date window is small as it doesn't distract from the fantastic dial yet it is there when I need it. The original fliegers didn't have a date complication so I really like that it's subdued. It also comes on a fantastic super soft thick leather strap. I am very impressed with the strap.
My new favorite watch!
